Granary at Rectory Farm
The Granary is a delightful, reverse-living, three-bedroom converted barn, with stunning views across the North Cotswold and Warwickshire countryside. It sits surrounded by the owner’s beautiful gardens and apple orchard, which guests are free to explore and enjoy. In addition, the cottage has a south-facing sundeck and a dedicated patio for outdoor entertaining. The original 1900’s exposed oak beams and stone footings blend perfectly with the modern features and facilities, including wooden flooring, two bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. The Granary is perfectly situated to explore the immediate Cotswold villages of Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water on foot or by bike or Stratford-upon-Avon and Blenheim by car.
Overview
As you approach the Granary, through the rolling North Cotswold countryside, turning down narrower yet narrower country lanes, you’ll feel like you’re a million miles from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Turn into Rectory Farm’s drive, passing the handsome farmhouse on the left, and head to the end of the drive. Here you’ll find the most unusual, reverse-living barn with its dramatically tall ground-floor windows and just the sound of nature to accompany you.
The Granary sleeps five guests across three ground-floor bedrooms (one king-size, one zip-and-link king/twin and one single), with an ensuite shower room, a family bathroom and a separate cloakroom. On the first floor there’s a spacious, open-plan living space with a living area and balcony affording breath-taking views, a study area, a kitchen, and a dining area with French windows that open to a raised sundeck that looks out over the owner’s beautiful garden and orchard.
This thoughtfully converted barn has so much outside space for guests to enjoy, including a patio with dining table, chairs and BBQ to one side, the fabulous sundeck with comfy sofa seating outside the kitchen and dining area and the owner’s beautiful gardens, with a lawn where guests can play croquet, badminton or volley ball (equipment provided). For keen cyclists, there’s a secure and immaculate garage, along with track pumps and hanging hooks. So, bring your bikes, bring your sporting gear, bring your walking gear or just bring yourself and a book and sit in the sunshine reading on the sundeck.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall:
Step through the front door into a long hallway with stone floor tiles, off which are the bedrooms, cloakroom and a handy cupboard where you’ll find plenty of hooks for coats, room for walking boots, two guest umbrellas and a large torch.
The Bedrooms:
All three bedrooms are on the ground floor, each with a view out through fabulous picture windows to the garden, patio and rear side of splendidly handsome Rectory Farm. Each room has thick, slatted wooden blinds for privacy and to ensure a good night’s sleep. The bedrooms all have beautiful, wooden flooring, providing a warm and natural feel in each room.
Bedroom One:
At the far end of the hallway is the elegant and bright ensuite master bedroom. This lovely room is furnished with a king-size bed, bedside chest of drawers and reading lamps, a large chest of drawers with a radio and a fabulous selection of novels on the shelves above, a large mirror and an antique corner chair. There is a walk-in wardrobe with a hanging rail and storage for ironing equipment and a clothes airer.
Ensuite Shower Room:
The small but well-equipped ensuite features a corner cubicle shower, with a handheld showerhead, a toilet, a wash basin with mirrors above and a shaver point to the side, a vanity unit for personal items, and a heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two:
The sunny and light second bedroom features a king-size zip and link bed, which can be set up as two small singles (75cm wide) on request. To either side of the bed are bedside tables with reading lamps, one with a radio/alarm. The bedroom has a built-in wardrobe, with hanging space and a free-standing chest of drawers, and two antique chairs to sit on and watch the wildlife in the garden.
Bedroom Three:
The first bedroom as you step through the front door features a full-size single bed (91cm) and a large Tintin picture, making it perfect for a child, a single friend or a playful grandparent! Bedside tables are provided to either side of the bed as well as a reading lamp. The bedroom has a built-in wardrobe, with hanging space and a chest of drawers, and an antique chair to cast your clothes onto or sit and enjoy the view.
Family Bathroom:
Immediately opposite bedrooms two and three is a compact, family bathroom, with a full-size bath with overhead shower, a wash basin with a mirror over and a shaver point, and a heated towel rail.
Cloakroom/Utility Room:
Just to the left of the entrance is a handy cloakroom with a toilet, wash basin and a washing machine/tumble dryer.
First Floor
Head up the wide, wooden staircase, with a handrail, to the fabulous, open-plan living space - cleverly designed to highlight and make the most use of the original A-frame barn, its exposed timbers and the fantastic view. Up here you’ll find the kitchen, dining area, study area and living area, with plenty of room to spread out across the four zones. The beautiful, antique pine floorboards provide style and a warm feel to the feet. A permanent stairgate is provided at the top of the stairs.
Living Area:
At the far end of this superb, open-plan room is the stylish living area with its stunning view out across the rolling Cotswold countryside. The living area is furnished with two large, leather sofas, an armchair, an unusual wooden coffee table, a Smart TV, foot stools, and lights to read by. A large bookcase holds a great choice of books and DVDs. French windows open onto a balcony from which guests can sit and drink in the view.
Study Area:
The living and dining area is neatly separated by an open space - giving the feel of a much bigger property - with a desk and chair set to one side, making this an ideal workcation zone.
Dining Area:
A long, rectangular table comfortably seats five guests, with room for a highchair if needed. Light streams in through the Velux window above the table and the French windows to the side of the area, making this a wonderfully light and welcoming space to dine and entertain. Open the windows and bring the outside in!
Kitchen:
Although the living space is open plan, the fully equipped kitchen feels like a separate room, with its contrasting tiled floor and a layout that’s closed on one side. Light pours in through a Velux window onto the worktops and appliances, which include an oven, hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and double sink.
Outside
First Floor Sundeck:
French windows open out from the dining area to a south-facing, raised sundeck, with a fabulous view over the garden. The deck has comfy, rattan-style sofa seating and a coffee table. It’s a beautiful space to relax with a drink after a day exploring the local attractions in the Cotswolds and Warwickshire. A gate (with bolt) opens to a staircase that leads down to the garden and patio.
Ground Floor Patio & Gardens:
To one side of The Granary, immediately in front of the bedroom windows, is a large patio with an outdoor table, seating for five, and a charcoal barbecue. The patio is surrounded by the owner’s stunning south-facing garden, which guests are free to use, explore and play croquet, badminton and volley ball on. Opposite the steps that descend from the sundeck, is a wooden stile that leads to a delightful, ancient apple orchard. Guests are invited to pick apples when in season to enjoy during their stay.
On the far side of the patio there is a secure garage available for guests to store their bicycles. Driveway parking for 3 (or 4 small cars) is directly outside the cottage.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - King-size (can Be Twin On Request)
Bedroom Three - Single
2 Bathrooms - 1 En-suite Shower Room, 1 Family Bathroom, 1 Cloakroom
Hairdryer - 3
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 6
Washing Machine
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 12-24 Mbps
TV - Smart
DVD Player
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Stair Gates - At Top Of Stairs
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
On-site Facilities - Croquet, Volleyball And Badminton Available On Request
Parking - Off-road Parking For 3 Cars
EV Charger - Payment For Use Direct To Owner
On your Doorstep
The Granary has plenty of food shopping choices, with the nearest being Todenham Manor Farm – The Farm Shop (2.5 miles) selling locally sourced produce. For a larger shop head to the Cooperative Food Store, Tesco Express and Aldi, in Moreton-in-Marsh (4 miles) or the Cooperative Food Store and Taste of the Country deli in Shipston-on-Stour (5 miles). There is also an M&S Food Store and Aldi in Chipping Norton (5 miles).
Eating Out:
- Red Lion, Long Compton (2 miles)
- Cherington Arms, Cherington (3 miles)
- Norman Knight, Whichford (4 miles)
- Horse and Groom, Bourton on the Hill (5 miles)
The area has some of England’s most beautiful countryside with miles of public footpaths striking out from either nearby Great Wolford (0.5 miles, left out of the drive) or Barton on the Heath (0.7 miles, right out of the drive). Alternatively, drive to Long Compton (3 miles) and follow the Cotswold AONB’s ‘Long Compton, Cherington and Weston Park’ Miles Without Stiles, 5-mile walk. Weston Park House was once the home of the Sheldon family, supposedly the richest commoners in the country who gained their wealth from a Flemish tapestry business in nearby Barcheston. Just a short detour from Long Compton are two protected, ancient monuments, the Rollright Stones, dating from Neolithic times, and a stone circle known as the King’s Men, dating from the Bronze Age.
Places to Visit:
- Batsford Arboretum & Wild Garden, Moreton-in-Marsh (4 miles)
- National Trust Hidcote (9 miles)
- Stow-on-the-Wold (8 miles)
- Train – Moreton-in-Marsh (4 miles)
- Taxis - A2B Cotswold Travel, 01Williams Taxis, Miles Private Hire Shipston
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.
- Two well-behaved dog are welcome, an additional fee applies.
- Sheep may be present in the orchard or paddock. Dogs should always be supervised.
- The property has a secure bike shed with track pumps and a hanging rack.
- Bedroom Two has a zip and link bed that can be made up as a twin. Please request on booking.
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Why we love this
- Ideally located for exploring nearby Cotswold villages like Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Bourton-on-the-Water
- Just two miles away, the Red Lion is a welcoming country inn nestled in the heart of the charming village of Long Compton.
- This corner of the Cotswolds offers a peaceful, laid-back charm, perfect for escaping some of the busier spots.
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The Location
The Granary is in the beautiful grounds of Rectory Farm, a handsome red-brick property dating to the 1850s, which is almost equidistant from the tiny Cotswold villages of Great Wolford and Barton-on-the-Heath. It sits atop a small hill with stunning views to the church spire of St Michael & All Angels in Great Wolford and Brailes Hill in the distance. The Granary is very much far from the madding crowd yet is just two miles from Compton village where there is a great pub - The Red Lion - and is only 30 minutes’ drive from many of the region’s most popular locations, including Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford, Chipping Campden, Bourton-on-the-Water and Blenheim Palace.
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Lovely weekend away here with family. Spacious and clean with stunning views. Proactive and responsive host made the stay all the more enjoyable.
Lydia
A beautiful location
The Granary is in a beautiful location with views of the surrounding countryside and the owners beautiful garden. Such a peaceful place to stay and very comfortable. We stayed during the heatwave and as the bedrooms are downstairs it was always cool when it was time to go to sleep. The Granary has everything you need and is very cosy and comfortable. I stayed with my husband, 2 teenagers, mum and 2 dogs. We all loved it.
Kate
An excellent location
Easy to access NT properties at Snowshill, Hidcote etc plus the wonderful Batsford Arboretum. Walks from the neighbouring village of Compton with a leaflet from the village shop were great. Eating at The near by Red Lion hotel/restaurant was excellent, service on one night was exceptional. The owner, Jennifer was very helpful and friendly.
Frederick
A Very Comfortable Stay
What a comfortable place to stay. The floor plan is well laid out and the furniture and furnishings are great for relaxing. This might not be the best place to stay if you want to be in a town or village but the surrounding countryside is absolutely beautiful and the house was very relaxing and comfortable.
Kelly
Thoroughly enjoyed our 4 day stay. Visited with my wife, son and his wife and their 2 dogs. Location and accommodation was stunning, really peaceful and relaxing and very central to the Cotswolds, Stratford upon Avon and Clarkson's Farm. loads of lovely village pubs for a bite to eat and loads of walks for the dogs.
Paul
Short stay at Granary Barn
A lovely Cotswold retreat in an excellent area. Very convenient to get around to several other villages. The property has an electric charger which was very useful. The garden that we could use was very inviting.
A lovely relaxing stay.
Guest
A corner of paradise.
Martin
A Lovely Quiet Cottage
The Granary was a lovely quiet cottage with a large lounge, with dining room and kitchen upstairs. Jennifer was very helpful as we stored our bikes in the garage. It was a great location to cycle from, as well as visiting National Trust properties, going for walks and visiting nice towns. Would recommend Crocodile place near Burford.
Sam
Great house in lovely surroundings
Very nice house. The excellent weather meant we could enjoy the lovely garden and balcony sun trap. Lots of space for us (3 adults) and our dog. EV charger a great bonus and easy to arrange it's use with the owner.
Guest
Homely and comfortable.
Sandra
The location was great and beautiful surroundings any time of day. Host seemed friendly and we didn’t need to ask for anything extra, everything was well looked after. Very short drive to Moreton-In-Marsh.
Ruby
Had a great long weekend staying at The Granary. The open living space was perfect and opened onto a lovely terrace where you can relax in the peaceful surroundings. A brilliant base for visiting all the Cotswold villages. The owner was very helpful with any queries we had.
Suzanne
We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and picturesque towns. The property is stunning with amazing views and spacious living space - we felt right at home.
Duncan
Perfect stay!
We stayed here for 2 nights and it was the perfect break! The house is beautiful with all the amenities you need.
The garden was lovely and our dog thoroughly enjoyed running around and seeing the sheep every morning.
The surrounding were amazing and incredibly peaceful.
Would definitely recommend staying here and we will be returning next year!
Chloe
A wonderful stay (except for cleanliness)
Hello,
We enjoyed a lot our stay in this accommodation.
Our host has been extremely Nice.
We only could have wished for a cleaner inside.
Br
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Granary at Rectory Farm. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have shared your feedback with the owner who has taken these points on board, and these will be looked into.
- Bolthole Retreats, 15th August 2024
Such a cosy property
A wonderful find! Such attention to detail. Care has been taken so that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Very peaceful and easy to find.
It's closeness to Stratford and Oxford made it a good location .
Will come again
Guest
Great stay with the family
Beautiful location, lovely warm accommodation, we enjoyed the views and had everything we needed for a family get away. Easy reach of Blenheim and great base for visiting. Was very cold during our stay, the Granary was very warm and cosy. EV charger available. Good communication with host who kindly posted back home left item. A great stay and we will visit again
Sarah
Disappointing
The grounds were beautiful and the ground floor bedrooms looked comfortable. However, upstairs had an invasion of cluster flies & house flies on all doors & windows. We felt unable to use the kitchen or other facilities. As it was getting dark and we had overseas guests, we made arrangements for alternative accomodation. We were refused a refund as we didn't wait for the flies to be removed, even though we were informed that they would return in the morning.
Guest
Amazing property in beautiful location.
The Granary exceeded all expectations! The property is beautiful, comfortable and clean and the upside down set up with the bedrooms downstairs came in really handy with the current heatwave as they stayed lovely and cool. We had full use of the huge garden, just to sit and relax or play with the dog.
Nicola
Beautiful location for a family celebration
We had a lovely weekend and the cottage was great in a great location. Weather was good and we enjoyed sitting on the deck. The dogs also enjoyed playing in the garden. Thank you.
Joanne
Warm and comfortable
We found The Granary to be warm and comfortable, with a wonderfully spacious living room, almost everything we needed, lots of outside space for warmer weather and prompt attention from the owner when we needed it. The location is peacefully remote but a short drive from most local facilities and many local tourist attractions.
Mary
Lovely place with a couple of improvements
The property is lovely, its got everything you need! There were a couple of things which were broken such as the bin which is a bit unhygienic, and also currently the other property on the land is being renovated, so it was a bit of a building site. Other than those things it was great. The communication was very fast and accommodating. Would recommend.
sami
Lovely property location - terrible disruptive buiding works !
Unfortunately the stay was far from meeting our expectations of a nice holiday or that of previous ones at other rental properties due to the building work issues . Firstly on arrival the property looked like a building site with the field in front of the property full of builders paraphernalia, stacks of bricks, large holes and plant equipment etc. The driveway had compromised access due to the works encroachment and the owned had trouble placing her car where it would not cause an obstruction for the whole visit. The building site was actually right next to the property and not a small portion of the garden as stated, which was not what we were expecting especially as the property has the bedrooms on the ground floor with large windows looking right onto the building site.
We turned a blind eye to this as your note below ensured the works would not detract from our holiday, however when we met the owner our concerns were raised again as she kept reiterating this point that the building work would not impact on us which made us very suspicious.
Rightly so as soon as the builders came onsite the next day at 7am, the noise started, clanking of bricks and trowels, drilling, radios, plant equipment diggers etc moving right past the property bedroom windows where we were trying to sleep with two primary aged children. This was only exacerbated by the fact the area is so quiet without the building activities which is the reason we came on the holiday in the first place. We had to therefore keep the blinds permanently closed in these rooms to avoid builders (young men) being able to see straight into the bedrooms of my wife and young children.
This came to a head one morning when the owner came ringing on the doorbell when we were trying to have breakfast wanting her plumbers to come into the property to do some testing. this was more of an ultimatum as opposed to a request but either way totally in appropriate. This resulted in a health and safety issue afterwards where the plumbers had accessed a manhole right next to the property and left the cover off with no warnings signs or barriers which our children could have fallen straight into. No one ever followed up or came back to close this so we had to replace the cover ourselves for safety reasons.
The driveway was constantly obstructed by cars and vans at different times and as the property is at the end of the drive it was difficult to get in or out when needed adding unnecessary stress to the holiday. Again this came to a head one day as an additional van appeared one day completely blocking us in and when we wanted to go out in approaching the worker were met with an attitude of why it was so difficult and we should not have been there. His manner during this exchange resulted in much distress for my wife and caused one of our children to cry, which was totally unacceptable.
It is our opinion that the property should not have been offered for rent during this building works period
Mike
Characterful barn conversion in excellent location but some cleanliness issues
The "upside down" house works well and, as the weather was very good, the decking area was a great asset. It's in a perfect location with Stratford, Broadway, Bourton on the Water and many other beautiful places within a 30 min drive. The beds and the lounge area were very comfortable but there were some disappointing aspects of cleanliness (mouldy bread in the bread bin, socks on the bedroom floor and the kitchen sink and the surfaces could have been cleaner too). The heat built up a lot and a visit from Boris the bat discouraged us from leaving the doors open!
However, the setting is great, the garden wonderful and the owner was quick to deal with the one query we raised. WiFi and television options further ensured that we had an enjoyable stay. We would return.
George
Delightful stay
We had a fantastic short break in the Barn. Everything we could possibly need for a family of 5 with teenagers. Comfortable and beautifully decorated throughout. Lovely views and outdoor space too. Wouldnt hesitate to recommend. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
SAMANTHA
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