Fairview Cottage
Forming part of a pretty row of Cotswold stone cottages, Fairview is the epitome of country charm. The pale stone exterior reveals a surprisingly spacious, and elegant cottage with all the creature comforts needed for a delightful stay in the Cotswolds. Sleeping eight across four bedrooms, making it a perfect place for a family gathering, please note that the third bedroom has restricted height, and although the single beds are full size, it is most suitable for children, whilst the fourth bedroom is a beautifully appointed garden annexe. With Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh just three miles away and a friendly pub within a stone’s throw, it has everything you could want for a countryside escape.
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Overview
Tucked into the peaceful countryside between Moreton-in-Marsh and Stow-on-the-Wold, Longborough is the picture-perfect vision of a Cotswold village. This lovely spot has successfully managed to retain its charm and authenticity despite its location in the so-called ‘ golden triangle'. Fairview sits on a quaint terrace and is deceptive in its bijou appearance.
Step inside and you’ll find a welcoming country retreat with exposed stone walls, wooden beams, an abundance of artwork and a wood-burning stove. The rear of the cottage features a flexible living space with a spacious dining area, kitchen, and cosy seating nook. There are two king-size bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, on the first floor along with the family bathroom. On the second floor, in the eaves of the roof, is a delightful twin bedroom, designed with children in mind. The fourth bedroom is a beautifully appointed king-size bedroom, with an ensuite shower room in the garden annexe, which is just steps from the back door.
To the rear of Fairview is an enclosed garden. Beyond the backdoor is a level patio and shady corner courtyard with a charcoal barbecue and a wooden bench. It’s a lovely area for a morning coffee. Four wide stone steps then lead up to a higher patio with a concrete-topped dining table and rattan chairs. The garden annexe bedroom is to one side. Beyond the patio is a long, lawn area with mature trees and a drystone wall at the far end. The garden is a real suntrap and a lovely spot where you can listen to the birds and the occasional toll of the church bells. There is on-street parking outside the cottage.
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch:
The front door leads into a small porch, where you can remove muddy boots before entering the cottage.
Living Room:
The living room is everything you would expect from a country cottage. It has a light, yet welcoming feel with a palette of neutral colours and textures, which reflect the natural Cotswold stone. The sisal flooring is layered with rugs, there is an upholstered armchair, a chesterfield-style, a three-seater sofa under the window and a matching two-seater along one wall. Entertainment comes in the form of a Smart TV, and you’ll find games and puzzles in the sideboard. A cream wood-burning stove in the old stone fireplace adds to the charm.
Utility Room:
Between the living room and dining area is a hidden away utility room. There’s a washing machine, laundry basket, iron and ironing board and a sink with a storage cupboard underneath. There are also coat hooks, making this a good place to dry off wet weather outdoor gear. Through the far door is a handy ground-floor cloakroom with a WC.
Open-plan Kitchen/Diner:
This clever design maximises the use of space. To one side is a dining area with an original polished stone floor, a pedestal dining table to seat six and a leather sideboard. Double doors lead out to the courtyard patio. Hidden away beneath the stairs, you’ll find a quiet area that has been created for those who may need to work. The central pillar has a floor-to-ceiling blackboard with all sorts of useful information – including the Wi-Fi code! A relaxing seating area with two vibrant armchairs and a pedestal table offers somewhere to relax with a drink or a coffee whilst feasts are being prepared, or just linger over the morning papers.
The stylish and well-equipped kitchen is finished in crisp blue and white, featuring everything practical for a self-catering stay. Hidden behind the blue doors are the dishwasher, fridge-freezer and all the equipment needed for family meals. You’ll also find a state-of-the-art coffee machine. From the kitchen, there’s a stable door out to the garden.
First Floor
The contemporary staircase features a glass balustrade and statement lighting.
Bedroom One:
Overlooking the rear of the cottage, bedroom one is a stylish space decorated in hues of pale grey, mushroom, and dusky purple. There’s a comfortable king-size bed with a button-back headboard, and night tables with bedside lamps stand on either side. A built-in cupboard provided hanging storage space and there is also an occasional chair and a decorative wall mirror.
Ensuite:
Bedroom one benefits from an ensuite bathroom with a shower cubicle (small lip to step over) with a monsoon shower head, hand basin and WC.
Bedroom Two:
This king-size bedroom looks out to the front of Fairview, with sash windows half-framed by wooden shutters. With a colour palette of champagne, oyster, and muted silver, this is a calming and elegant room. There is plenty of space to unpack with large built-in wardrobes and a glass-topped chest of drawers.
Bathroom / Shower Room:
The main bathroom is fully tiled and features a d-shaped bath with a screened monsoon shower over, hand basin and WC. A full wall mirror with a quad lightbulb light fitting gives plenty of light.
Second Floor
As with the staircase to the first floor, the stairs to the second floor feature a glass balustrade and statement lighting.
Bedroom Three:
The third bedroom is a charming room in the eaves of the house. Due to the reduced ceiling height, configuration, and décor of the room this space is designed for children. Two full-size single wooden beds lie under the eaves with colourful bedlinens and wall prints. There’s floor space with oversize cushions, it’s perfect for board games or curling up with one of the children’s books.
Garden Annexe
Bedroom Four:
Bedroom four is a beautifully private space in the garden annexe and features a king-size bed, exposed stone walls and a high ceiling. Hare print features throughout, and the white and pale grey colour scheme makes for a very restful place to sleep. There is a mirrored wardrobe at one end and windows into the garden ensure plenty of natural light. The annexe is accessed via four wide, stone steps from the kitchen patio.
Ensuite:
The spacious ensuite has a WC, a hand basin with a bathroom mirror and light above, and a shower cubicle. The frosted window to the rear allows lots of daylight to flood in.
Outside
Fairview Cottage has a delightful, enclosed rear garden which incorporates a courtyard patio with a charcoal barbecue (please supply your own charcoal), and a wooden bench, this is directly accessible from the dining area and kitchen. There are four wide steps up to a raised patio area which leads onto the long, flat lawn. There’s a large dining table and rattan chairs, for alfresco dining and the lawn is perfect for outdoor games.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - King-size
Bedroom Three - Twin
Bedroom Four - King-size (in Garden Annexe)
3 Bathrooms
Hairdryer - 1
Fire - Logs Are Provided For An Initial Fire (1st October - 31st March)
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Fridge
Coffee Machine
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 6 With Additional 2 Seats At Breakfast Bar
Washing Machine
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 25-49 Mbps
TV - Smart
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Outdoor
Garden
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - On-street Parking
On your Doorstep
The community-run village shop is a 1-minute walk from the cottage. In Stow-on-the-Wold (2 miles) there is a Tesco and in Moreton-in-Marsh (3 miles) a Co-op and an Aldi. The Cotswold Food Store and Café is a 2-minute drive and there are some excellent farm shops around the area too.
Eating Out:
- Coach and Horses, Longborough – welcoming traditional country inn, with good pub food (0.1 miles)
- Restaurant Henne, Moreton-in-Marsh – intimate fine dining with a strong focus on local produce (3 miles)
- The Old Butchers, Stow-on-the-Wold – popular, family-run restaurant with a nose-to-tail dining ethos (3 miles)
Longborough is surrounded by some beautiful countryside walks. From the village, there are paths to Bourton-on-the-Hill, where you can stop for a tipple at the Horse and Groom, and Sezincote along with some wonderful walks around Batsford Arboretum. Visit the self-guided walks page on the Cotswold AONB website for more inspiration.
Places to Visit:
- Stow-on-the-Wold (3 miles)
- Cotswold Farm Park (7 miles)
- Bourton-on-the-Water (7 miles)
- Trains: Moreton-in-Marsh (3 miles) has regular services from London Paddington
- Taxis: Andy Taxi, A2B Cotswold Travel, TA Taxi
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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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- 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.
- A security deposit of £500 is required for this property
- Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted
- The twin bedroom has full size single beds, however is best suited to children as there is low head height above the beds.
- The 4th bedroom is an ensuite annexe in the garden
- There is a right of way through the garden for the neighbours, but it is rarely used, and usually only on bin day.
- There is a low beam between the kitchen/dining area and the living room.
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Why we love this
- Elegant Cotswold stone cottage with four bedrooms including a garden annexe.
- A stone’s throw from the Coach and Horses, perfect for a leisurely pint or a hearty meal.
- Longborough is a quiet, authentic village with golden stone houses, tree-lined lanes, and easy access to the best Cotswold towns.
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The Location
Longborough is uniquely placed to offer the best of the Cotswolds. On one hand, it offers the epitome of a charming country village. Pale golden houses, tree-lined lanes, a community-led village store and a friendly pub. Part of its appeal, however, is that it has remained unspoilt and whilst in one of the most popular parts of the Cotswolds still offers an authentic experience. On your doorstep, however, are some of the real highlights that you want to see. Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Burford are all within a 30-minute drive. Head the other way and Broadway is less than 10 miles. It has everything you need but without the crowds.
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Beautiful cottage. Cozy, tasteful, comfortable. Loved the layout - open plan kitchen and dining area. Cozy living room with wood burner. Welcome pack with high quality items. Lovely village with a very friendly pub. Can’t fault it!
Debbie
Gorgeous Cotswold Cottage
We came here for a weekend get away as two families with young kids this November and absolutely loved our stay. The cottage was so cosy and comfortable, really well equipped and in a fantastic location. We really enjoyed the local village and walking from the front door. The kids loved the upstairs bedroom! We will definitely be back thank you.
Louise
A spacious and beautiful property in a delightful location. Very well equipped and great layout. Highly recommended.
Carrie
Really couldn’t fault it, photos probably don’t do this cottage justice, really great space with high quality furnishings in a great location.
Henry
Fairview Cottage Exceeded Ecpectations
Thanks for a great stay. The cottage and location exceeded all expectations. Wish we had stayed longer!
Sharon
Three couples - One perfect stay!
We selected this beautiful home because of its style, outdoor space and location and our experience was every bit as good as we imagined it would be. Loved the local shop and pub nearby, and the walking trail just opposite the pub was picture perfect
Each bedroom was very comfortable with nice linens and decor.
We were touched by the welcome amenity - thank you
We highly recommend Bolthole
Kimberly
Superb cottage with all the amenities and well located. Very quaint and beautiful.
Punam
Great weekend stay, the house was lovely it was spacious and nicely laid out, the local pub and shop where easy walking distance and both worth a visit. The garden was lovely to relax in and the BBQ was like new. Overall, highly recommended and would stay again, thank you.
Stuart
Plumbing
A beautiful little cottage in a lovely village
Unfortunately the stay was spoilt by lack of tlc in the plumbing department, no hot water in the annex, tepid water in the en-suite and scorching hot in the bathroom
Met with a very helpful Donna on day two in the morning and sorted out the annex issue (tripped switch in locked cupboard)and a plumber arranged for end of the day to sort the to bathrooms out
Plumber did arrive and sort bathroom out but not en-suite, new shower required.
My mother and father are 90 and 93 and this was hopefully going to be a perfect holiday for our last holiday with mum who stayed in the annex with my father.
Mum cried after taking a cold shower before telling us of the plumbing issue .
Please sort plumbing out !
Gary
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Fairview Cottage. We’re so pleased to hear that you liked the cottage, though we’re very sorry to read that you experienced issues with the plumbing. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner, who sends their apologies for the inconvenience during your stay. They have confirmed that the issues have now been resolved and everything is working as normal. We do hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 29th August 2025
Lovely cottage. Friendly staff. Really recommend staying here!
Jeroen
An excellent weekend in an amazing property! It was cosy and ticked all of the boxes for a trip to the Cotswolds with friends. Would highly recommend staying here!
Henry
Lovely stay - perhaps a little rough around the edges for the price
We really enjoyed staying here and found the house extremely clean and inviting. Very warm, and lovely stove.
Slightly lacking in commodities - no tea towels, dishwasher tablets, detergent or recycling bags.
The temperature valves on the indoor showers were not working so water was rather chilly, and one shower leaked through the ceiling, but the agents kindly arranged a same-day plumber to come and fix it. They also gave us a bag of wood for the stove, which was appreciated.
Elizabeth
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us following your recent stay at Fairview Cottage. Were so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay, though were sorry to hear about the shower issues. We truly appreciate your valuable feedback, which has been shared with the owner. Theyve taken your comments onboard and are looking into them. Were also glad to hear that the shower issues were resolved quickly and we hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 8th January 2025
Family 4 day trip to the Cotswolds
2 families (4 adults and 2 children) stayed together at Fairview Cottage. The cottage is beautiful and the welcome pack was superb and very much appreciated. There is a community shop next door and a friendly pub only a couple of minutes walk away. The cottage was very well positioned for exploring the area, with Morton in Marsh, Stow and Daylesford all nearby and within 20 minutes drive to Broadway or Burford. Thank you so much, we will definitely be returning.
Lisa
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your recent stay at Fairview Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 13th December 2024
Early Christmas treat
We werent sure of what to expect as this is a part of the Cotswolds that we hadnt visited before . We were blown away by the cottage . Set in a tiny village(?) with a friendly cafe/ general store and a pub a few footsteps away . Its set in an extremely quiet area but the bustling town of stow on the old is less than 3 miles away .
Upon entering the cottage we were welcomed by a beautifully lit christmas tree . There was a lovely welcome pack of all the essentials . The cottage was spotlessly clean and warm . All the rooms were well appointed with impeccable attention to details . Crisp linens on all the beds . We loved it so much we will be rebooking to come back in January !!
Michele
Beautiful cosy cottage
Beautiful cosy cottage in Longborough.
We rented the cottage as 2 couples and a 17 year old.
The location is great as we often popped over to the local pub. Its such easy access to Stow & Broadway.
The cottage itself is like home from home. Very tastefully decorated and very very comfortable.
Thank you to the housekeeper who popped out to change the battery on the smoke alarm on Saturday evening it was much appreciated.
Debra
Beautiful cottage in beautiful location!
Weve just got back from a wonderful time staying here! The cottage is beautiful and in the most perfect location! The village is lovely and also so close to other places like stow on the wold, bourton on the water and slaughter! Would definitely recommend and will return!
Liz
Charming Cottage
A really lovely location and a comfortable cottage with a charming small garden. A couple of issues that could be improved upon: The wifi was inadequate for the 4 people trying to work remotely, lots of interrupted meetings and frustration!
The bath towels were a bit small and well-used
The outside sitting area with table has no shade, it was hot and it would have been lovely to have a patio umbrella available.
It should be clear that the beds are not king size and the one in the outside room is small for 2 people.
The kitchen has everything one needs and is well appointed.
Julia
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