Corn Close
Surrounded by an enchanting garden, Corn Close is an 18th century family home in an amazing location near Chipping Norton and Moreton-in-Marsh. Arranged over three floors, there is a sunny kitchen with a breakfast table and a spacious but cosy living room with a dining area and a lovely woodburner. A separate play room suits families, giving the children their own space so nobody feels on top of each other. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms sit across the upper floors and are wonderfully light and airy. Outside, Corn Close comes alive. Relax on a garden bench, dine al fresco, gather around the fire pit, play garden games with the children and take the dogs for long walks.
Overview
This unique country bolthole is a place where new memories of great family holidays are made. Within just 30-minutes of Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Blenheim Palace, Corn Close is tucked between charming Cotswold towns and villages.
Embracing its country house image, Corn Close has a relaxed and eclectic mix of traditional, antique and fun modern styling. Each room if sunny and bright with unique touches that make this a special place to stay. Overlooking the garden, you’ll spend time in the kitchen with its decorative blue tiling, perching on the window seat by the breakfast table with a coffee in hand. The living/dining room has a wonderful woodburning stove in an exposed stone surround, beyond which is a playroom with an electric piano and TV. Across the first floor are three bedrooms including a master bedroom with an en-suite and a charming old fireplace. Up on the second floor is a children’s bedroom with four single beds, the perfect hideaway for little ones.
Your stay at Corn Close really comes alive when you step outside. Two acres of south facing gardens can be made your own for playing croquet or football, throwing the ball for the dogs and there’s even a children’s swing. Sit around the firepit to roast marshmallows and tell spooky stories and as the sun goes down the skies fill with stars in this rural area.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Step into the entrance hall where there is space to hang up your coats and leave your shoes.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
This pretty, light and bright room surrounds you in views of the fabulous garden. The breakfast area has a dining table with a delightful window seat that everyone’s sure to want to claim. The fully equipped kitchen has a central island, with an electric oven and storage for crockery and bakeware, an electric hob surrounded by plenty of preparation space, a dishwasher, a fridge-freezer, Nespresso coffee machine and a butler’s sink with a great view. A side door leads out of the kitchen to the garden, making it super easy to carry food and drinks to the outside dining table.
Utility Room
The multi-purpose utility room is kitted out with a washer/dryer, a microwave, ironing equipment, a clothes airer, and lots of coat hooks. A door opens to a very handy porch – the perfect place to remove muddy gear and clean a dog before coming into the house.
Cloakroom
Just off the entrance hall, the cloakroom has a WC and basin.
Living/Dining Room
The dining area features a beautiful, circular, antique dining table which seats up to seven and can be folded away when not in use. Beside the table is a dresser - stacked with books - and an armchair with a reading light. At the far end of the room is a cosy living area, featuring the original stone fireplace with a woodburner, a charming window seat with a view out to the garden, and an alcove with lots of books and a reading lamp – the perfect spot to curl up beside the fireplace. The room is furnished with a three-seater sofa, two armchairs, side tables and a wood basket with enough wood and kindling for your first fire. Step out to the garden from here or just leave the door open for a breeze of Cotswold air.
TV/Playroom
Beyond the living room is a playroom with a smart TV, family games, and a full-size, electric piano. The room is furnished with a super comfy, three-to-four-seater sofa and a large beanbag.
First Floor
En-suite
The bright and sunny en-suite bathroom has a bath with a hand-held shower, WC, and a basin with a mirror and shaver point.
Bedroom Two/Study
With two large windows facing the garden, this is perhaps the sunniest room in the house. It can be used as a study or a bedroom as it is furnished with a single bed, a small bookcase and bedside lamp, a wardrobe/hanging rail, and a desk that has a fabulous view over the garden.
Bedroom Three
This simply furnished, elegant bedroom has a white Victorian-style double bed with bedside tables and reading lamps and a wardrobe with hanging and shelf space. One large window overlooks the garden, while two small windows overlook the end and rear of the house.
Shower Room
A practical family bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, with a single shower head, a WC, a washbasin with a long mirror above and a shaver point, and a heated towel rail.
Second Floor
Bedroom Four
Outside
Corn Close has an enchanting garden that’s breathtaking all year round. Within its two acres are several areas to explore that will delight all ages. There’s a play area with a children’s swing/gym set and football goals. Next to that is a stone circle and firepit where guests can cook out, toast marshmallows and enjoy the warmth of the fire under starlit skies. A gate opens to a Public Footpath that leads to Paxford, Chipping Campden and Ebrington. Directly in front of the house is a large level lawn - ideal for croquet, badminton or football. A dining table and six chairs are set up to one side of the house under a glorious acer tree - close enough to the kitchen door to make it easy to carry out food and drinks. Three wooden benches are positioned around the garden to enjoy the morning and evening sunshine. To one end of the house is a wooden porch with a bench, coat hooks and a boot store, with a Weber charcoal BBQ, garden hose and a storage chest beside it. To the rear of the house are utility items, including the wood store and bins. A path and gates (with latches) lead to the parking area where there is space for three cars. The garden is secure for dogs and children when the driveway gate, side gate and two garden gates are closed.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - Double
Bedroom Three - Single
Bedroom Four - 4 Singles With Restricted Head Room
2 Bathrooms - 1 En-suite Bathroom, 1 Family Shower Room, 1 Cloakroom
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 6
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - High-speed Gigaclear
TV - Smart
Board Games
Workspace
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Piano - Electric (not A Toy And Only For Experienced Players Use)
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Childrens Gym/swing Set And Football Goals
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Fire Pit
Parking - Off-road Parking For 3 Cars
On your Doorstep
The closest supermarkets are Co-op in Chipping Campden (3 miles) and Co-op in Moreton-in-Marsh (4.5 miles). Vegetable Matters Farm Shop & Café (1.5 miles) offers fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, many of which are grown on the Drinkwater Farm in Ebrington, where the farm shop is located. The café serves delicious home cooked breakfast, lunch and snacks using local produce. The town of Chipping Campden (3 miles) plays host to a variety of independent boutiques, heritage shops and antiques stores while also spotlighting a variety of local craftsmanship from silversmiths to art galleries.
Eating Out:
- The Ebrington Arms, Ebrington – serving a menu of country pub classics with a beautiful finish (1.5 miles)
- The Great Western Arms, Blockley – a friendly local pub perfect for meals or evening drinks (2 miles)
- Blockley Café, Blockley – the hub of the community serving breakfast through to evening meals (2.5 miles)
- Da Luigi Bistro, Chipping Campden – enjoy authentic Italian delights at this popular spot (3 miles)
- The Old Butchers, Stow on the Wold – a well-renowned restaurant with a casual dining room and extensive menu (9 miles)
Walks:
Paxford woodland walk can be accessed through the village. Head to The Churchill Arms and just opposite you will find a footpath gate that leads you across a field. Follow the signs to the woodlands for a lovely walk. The historic Cotswold Way can be accessed from The Market Hall in Chipping Campden (3 miles) before the trail takes you to the Cotswold escarpment with views from Dover’s Hill, before it continues across the fields to Broadway Tower and then down into the village of Broadway.
Places to Visit:
- Sezincote, Moreton-in-Marsh – a uniquely Indian style palace amongst beautiful grounds (5 miles)
- Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, Batsford – beautiful gardens which the whole family will enjoy (5.5 miles)
- Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power – a popular day out for the whole family meeting the farm animals (11 miles)
- Daylesford Organic – renowned farm shop, homewares and dining destination owned by the Bamford’s (12 miles)
Travel:
- Train: Moreton-in-Marsh Station with direct service to/from London Paddington (3 miles)
- Taxis: AAA Station Taxis of Moreton-in-Marsh, North Cotswold Taxis and Tours, Moreton-in-Marsh Taxi4u
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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 welcome for an additional fee.
- Corn Close sleeps 6 guests (maximum 5 adults). Bedroom Four has restricted headroom with narrow, steep stairs and is not suitable for adults.
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Why we love this
- 18th-century family home with cosy living spaces, sunny kitchen, playroom, and a two-acre garden with fire pit.
- Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, with scenic footpaths from the doorstep and the market towns within reach.
- Perfect for exploring nearby National Trust properties, with Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham, and Blenheim Palace within 30 minutes.
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The Location
The house is in an idyllic rural location in a south-facing position with glorious extensive views over the Cotswold countryside, with direct access to an abundance of public footpaths. The popular Cotswold towns of Moreton in Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Campden and Broadway are all a short drive away. Corn Close is also ideally situated to explore several National Trust properties and slightly further afield, but within 30 minutes’ drive, are Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Blenheim Palace.
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Absolutely perfect stay - we were promptly called in the morning when the cleaner realised we’d left our wallet behind! Stunning cottage and location - thank you
Nancy
Beautiful accommodation very peaceful . Lots to do in the area
John
A very quiet location yet less than 10 minutes to Blockley village with an excellent shop and three restaurants. The house was much larger than we anticipated and worked really well for three generations age from 12 to 80+. It was spotlessly clean and beautifully warm even when the temperature dropped to zero during our stay. The kitchen was provided with plenty of good quality china and cooking utensils. We all enjoyed exploring several footpaths in the area and the teenagers loved the garden - their screens were barely looked at during our stay. Back inside the log burner was very welcome and the huge TV in the Den was a bonus for those of us following the winter Olympics. Margaret, the Housekeeper, quickly responded when we needed help. All our family loved it and hope to return.
Maureen
New Year's Break in the Cotswolds
The location was great and the grounds extensive; perfect for our 3 children who spent a lot of time outdoors. The home itself was adequate from a comfort and condition point of view but was lacking in cleanliness. Overall our stay in this property was ok.
Panagos
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Corn Close. We’re very glad to hear that you liked the property's lovely location though we’re sorry to read that you felt it was lacking in cleanliness. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the property owner, who has confirmed that the property was thoroughly cleaned prior to your arrival. They will also be speaking with their housekeeping team to ensure that their high standards are consistently maintained. We do hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future.
- Bolthole Retreats, 8th January 2026
Lovely spot
The location was ideal as close to many places yet relaxed and comfy. Everything we needed for a relaxed weekend as a family.
Roger
Christmas 2024
Corn close is amazing and very spacious, unfortunately when we arrived there were unmade beds and we had to clean all dishes and cups before using.
Other than that we had a great stay for Christmas and location was perfect with great views.
Leanne
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent stay at Corn Close. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time there, though were sorry to learn of the concerns youve raised. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and weve passed it on to the owner, who sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused. We understand that the housekeeper visited the property to address and resolve the issues for you. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 2nd January 2025
Beautiful location and home - fireplace was a highlight for the evenings and catching up - and lovely housekeeper Margaret - thank you!
Hannah
A bit shabby, but great location
Our arrival was not great: nobody had been to clean the property since the last guests. The kitchen was dirty, there were dead flies on the window sills, and dirty towels on the bathroom floor.
Bolthole unsuccessfully tried to find alternative accommodation, but then managed to get a person to come clean the house while we left for a few hours. The people I spoke to at Bolthole were very apologetic, and explained that there had been an issue with the usual cleaning agency.
We were finally able to return to the house at 21:00 (after arriving just after 16:00).
Our stay was otherwise fine, but the house is not in great shape: peeling paint on the window sills and fairly dirty cream carpeting add up to a slightly shabby feeling. The yard is big and lovely, and the location is very convenient to explore country walks and nice villages.
In the end, we received a very modest reduction in rate for the trouble we had on arrival--a sum less than the cost of the meal out that we had to have since the house wasn't ready. We've stayed with Bolthole a few times before, but will look elsewhere next time.
Josh
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Corn Close and we are very disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We genuinely regret the disruption you experienced during your stay and understand how frustrating it must have been to deal with the cleaning issue upon arrival. We appreciate the inconvenience of coordinating with our team and the impact it had on your plans, especially having to go out for dinner. We did our best to resolve the issue as swiftly as possible and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again under better circumstances.
- Bolthole Retreats, 23rd October 2024
Great Location
Great location for visiting the Cotswolds. The accommodation was perfect for a relaxed few days. There are pretty walks from the doorstep and on your return, plenty of light airy space in the house to gather and chill. Decorated and equipped to a high standard.
Guest
A beautiful getaway location
We stayed at Corn Close for a long weekend as a group of ladies & it was great! House was beautiful & just what was needed for our weekend away to make it a home from home. There were a couple of small things that you would expect with it being a holiday home but nothing that would stop me from encouraging others to book this place for their future getaways in the Cotswolds!
Laura
Rural charm
Really enjoyed our stay. Relaxing location and plenty of space. Beautiful garden with rural views and walks straight from the door.
Andrea
Beautiful cottage
We arrived at the end of the September heatwave to this beautiful property. The house was on a quiet country lane with very little traffic. The large enclosed garden was perfect for the dogs to explore and we enjoyed how private it was. The house itself was very comfortable with lovely seating areas to relax, and we were all happy with the comfy beds. The views from the windows were beautiful and we had a fantastic choice of walks from the door. Some minor points to address that could be improved: the main bedroom window monkey tail handle was snapped off, meaning it had to be wedged back in the latch to close the window. The bedside table door was broken/ poorly hung. Multiple windows and lintels were rotten and need to be looked at, it looked like some had already been mended. The main driveway gate does not close as the latch seemed to be broken/gone and we found it had swung open multiple times without us realising, therefore our dogs could have gone into the road. These were still very minor issues as the house was beautiful and we all said we would love to stay again.
Guest
Nice cottage on a top location
We had a lovely holiday at Corn Clos Cottage. Everything was well provided. It would be better when the bicycle stand is provided at the chelter instaed of in the front of the house. We arranged it ourselves protecting the expensive race cycles we had with us.
When I have to mention something negative ... It showed little respect for our peace that grass was mowed unannounced. A simple notification of this activity would have been better.
Pascal
Beautiful house in the Cotswolds
This is the most beautiful house we've ever stayed in!
The house is beautifully renovated and decorated. It had everything we needed, and more.
Very spacious, rooms for everyone - we travelled with three kids.
The garden is huge, and well equipped. We enjoyed breakfasts at the dinner outside, we lit a small fire in the evening in the fire pit, the kids loved playing outside. There's a small crook just behind the house.
Beautiful kitchen, very nice to cook in. Cosy living room and family rooms. Loved the books and games. The attic is very sweet.
Great to have two bathrooms with both bath and shower.
The view from the house to the garden and fields behind is spectacular.
Only downsides are the beds, which are too soft to our taste, there's no air conditioning (as expected, but it was hot during our stay), and no stores/bakeries/restaurants in walking distance. But that's the charm of the house - it's a little isolated.
Supermarkets and restaurants are 10 minute drive from the place, so not too bad.
All in all - highly recommended! We just LOVED it.
Maya
A wonderful extended stay at Corn Close
Corn Close was a beautiful place stay for 18 nights. Margaret, the housekeeper was very friendly and responsive to our questions and concerns and it was a pleasure getting to know here. We appreciated being able to check in early and the sweet treats, tea, coffee, sugar, and milk that were there at the house when we arrived. The beds and furniture were comfortable. We especially enjoyed the morning sunlight in the kitchen each day, playing in the yard, listening to the sheep in a neighboring field, and taking quiet walks in the evening. Corn Close was a very comfortable, quiet, and a convenient home base for a family vacationing in the Cotswolds.
Erin
A perfect family retreat
Corn Close is a beautiful, comfortable, cosy house, which we fell in love with as soon as we stepped in the doorway. It has everything you would need and more. We always end up missing our own home comforts when staying away, yet this was our first - where we completely forgot we are not at home. It truly is an ultimate home from home retreat. Our kids and the dog loved their break and the garden in particular. Despite the occasional rain and the early spring chill in the air - we couldn't get them back inside. With plenty of our own outdoor amenities and even a brook to explore, we reluctantly made ourselves leave the cottage to explore the surrounding towns and the beauty of Cotswolds. There is so much to see and do just the short drive away, so even the location of Corn Close is spot on. Thank you to the owners for letting us enjoy their beautiful home and for the welcome cake, cookies and fresh flowers waiting for us upon arrival! ;)
Alina
Beautiful cottage
What a Beautiful Cottage in a very quiet lane. It was in an ideal position for us. The house and garden were lovely and dog friendly. If it's free we will be booking this property again. I have a few quick ideas to make it even more special. Connect the TV to an aerial socket to allow viewing of terrestrial TV rather than Netflix etc. Fit a shower screen or curtain in the en suite, repair the small hole in the plaster above the window seat in the lounge. These are very minor things and did not stop us enjoying the holiday. We all loved it.
Ian
Hi Ian, Thank you for your review and also for your feedback. The owner will be looking at the points you raised and will look at rectifying them. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats
- Bolthole Retreats, 23rd September 2021
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