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Lovell Cottage

Old Minster Lovell

Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Family Friendly
No Pets
Local Pub
Lovell Cottage is a beautiful, luxury, Cotswold Stone cottage in the picture-perfect village of Old Minster Lovell, with a fantastic pub and spa within two-minutes' walk, scenic walks directly from the front door and still in easy reach of Burford, Witney, Oxford and Woodstock. The cottage sleeps 6 guests across 3 double bedrooms (one downstairs) and has 2 shower rooms, a superb kitchen-dining room and 2 reception rooms sharing a fabulous dual aspect wood burner.
Full Description
Lovell Cottage is on a quiet country lane in the historic village of Old Minster Lovell, just a short drive from the main Cotswold arterial road (the A40) yet feeling like a million miles away from anywhere but the peaceful surroundings of this archetypal Oxfordshire village with its Cotswold stone houses and thatched cottages.

To the rear of the cottage is a typical English country garden, mostly laid to lawn, with planted borders and mature trees. A patio area with seating for 6 and a BBQ sits to one side of the garden. A path leads from the garden, past the kitchen door to a gate which opens to the parking area and front of the cottage. The garden, which is private and not overlooked, looks out over a large neighbouring garden and paddock (not for guests’ use).

Outside the cottage looks typically olde-worlde Cotswold, with a wisteria climbing across the front, but inside the owner has combined the original features with super-stylish contemporary furnishing and décor. Downstairs, at the front of the cottage, is a gorgeous living room and snug, sharing a double-sided wood burner. To the rear, up an original stone step, is a very well-equipped kitchen with a large dining table to comfortably sit 6 guests, a downstairs shower room and a double bedroom. Upstairs are two large double bedrooms, one with a super-king size bed the other a king-size bed, sharing a splendid Jack and Jill shower room.

Ground Floor


Living Room:
The front door opens into the cottage’s stunning living room with original features, including a beamed ceiling and flagstone floor, complemented by a double-sided wood burner, shared with the Snug, pale grey walls and beautifully lit feature alcove. The Living Room has a plush three-seater pin-back sofa, a large footstool, an armchair and an inviting snuggler to curl up on.

Snug:
Sitting at the foot of the stairs to Bedroom 1 and 2 the Snug shares the double-sided wood burner with the Living Room. This cosy room, with its original beams (mind your head!), has a large 43” smart TV with plenty of seating for all to sit and view, including on an inviting three-seater dusty pink velvet sofa, a midnight blue chaise longue and a fabulous Ercol bench. A window seat with a comfy cushion provides the perfect place to perch and watch life go by.

Kitchen:
At the rear of the cottage is the striking Kitchen, with its milky-midnight blue units standing out against the backdrop of the cottage’s pretty rear garden. The beautifully crafted marble work tops provide plenty of space to create a meal or have a private chef get to work. The kitchen is fully equipped with every appliance needed, from dishwasher to Rangemaster oven, wine fridge to Nespresso machine. At the centre is a long rectangular table, comfortably seating six guests. (On arrival, guests first enter the cottage through the side garden that leads to the back door into the Kitchen.)

Downstairs Shower Room:
Approached from the Snug, up one step, or from the Kitchen, the family shower room features a beautiful wall with raw limestone tiles and a large walk-in shower, with polished limestone walls, a dual-flush WC and wash basin.

Bedroom Three:
The cottage’s downstairs bedroom features a double bed on an unusual chrome bedstead, which sits up against a backdrop of pretty bamboo and parakeet wallpaper. The bedroom has two bed side tables with reading lamps, a wardrobe with hanging space and drawers and a wide windowsill with a mirror. The view is directly into the garden from the bedroom, providing a lovely view of the trees, plants and wildlife.


Upstairs


Bedroom One:
This beautifully welcoming dual-aspect master bedroom, in calming dove-grey with accents of pink, looks out over the garden and the small local road running past the front of the cottage. Featuring a super-king size bed with bedside tables and reading lamps, an antique dressing table with mirror, a chest of drawers and a large corner wardrobe. Inside the wardrobe is a safe for guests’ use. A door from the bedroom leads to the Jack and Jill shower room shared with Bedroom 2

Bedroom Two:
The first thing you’ll notice as you walk into this bedroom is the original oak beam stretching across the width of the room. Mind your head (and please don’t be tempted to swing on it!) but look at the detail in the wood – it was probably a ship’s mast brought here long ago. This lovely, sunny bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed, bedside tables and reading lamps, a chest of drawers and a large wardrobe with hanging space and drawers. The bedroom connects to the Jack and Jill shower room and looks out to the small local village road below.

Jack and Jill Shower Room:
Sitting between the two upstairs bedrooms, the Jack and Jill shower room is fitted with Duravit and Lefroy Brooks sanitaryware including a large walk-in shower, washbasin with mirror over, dual flush WC, heated towel rail and privacy locks on each door.

Outside


Lovell Cottage sits on a quiet village road with stunningly beautiful properties all around, many of which are thatched and date back hundreds of years.

To the front, the cottage is accessed directly from the village path, separated from the road by a small footbridge. A side path leads to a gate and the back door that opens into the kitchen (this is the door guests will use to enter and leave the cottage). Also, at the front, slightly off-set from the cottage, is the parking area, suitable for two cars. To the rear, the property has a medium-size garden, mostly laid to lawn, with a charcoal BBQ, bordered by mature shrubs and trees and Cotswold stone walling with a lovely view out over neighbouring countryside and gardens.
Full List of Facilities

Indoor

  • Bedroom One - Super king-size
  • Bedroom Two - King-size
  • Bedroom Three - Double
  • 2 Bathrooms - 1 downstairs shower room, 1 upstairs Jack and Jill Shower room
  • Hair dryer
  • Fire - Logs are provided for an initial fire (September - April)
  • Oven
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Wine fridge
  • Coffee machine - Nespresso
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • WiFi *Please note that speeds are for guidance only and are not guaranteed
  • TV - Smart
  • Travel cot (cot linen not provided)
  • Highchair

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ - Please provide your own charcoal
  • Parking - Off-road parking for 2 cars
On your Doorstep
Supermarkets and food shops
  • The nearest food shop is the Spar shop in Minster Lovell, about 10 minutes’ walk from the cottage.
  • Nearby Witney (3 miles) has a Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and a Marks & Spencer Food Hall, all of which deliver to Lovell Cottage. Burford (6 miles away) has an excellent Co-Operative mini-market and stocks all immediate shopping requirements, with a great wine selection.
  • The fabulous Burford Garden Centre with its café/restaurant, shop and wonderful choice of plants is only 6 miles away.

Pub
The Old Swan is a minute's walk away. It is a 15th-century, quintessentially English pub with a magical garden and patio area that's ablaze with colour in the summer and has roaring log fires in the winter. Just three miles away is the Bird in Hand pub at Hailey, an excellent choice for food and drinks.

Spa
The Garden Spa at Minster Mill Hotel is open to non-residents and has a full range of spa treatments, an indoor pool, rock sauna and a steam room.

Walks
Step straight out of the front door to join the Lovell Hall walk through the local countryside, along stretches of the picturesque River Windrush, past St Kenelm’s Church, Minster Lovell Hall and back in time for a drink at the Old Swan! St Kenelm’s church was built in 1450 and sits beside the remains of Minster Lovell Hall. The Hall was built in the 1430s by William, Baron of Lovell and Holand - one of the richest men in England. It was later home to Francis, Viscount Lovell, a close ally of Richard III. After several changes of ownership, the hall was abandoned and eventually demolished in the 18th century, leaving the extensive and fascinating remains that stand today.


There is so much to see and do in the Cotswolds, why not have a look at some of our favourite Bolthole Retreat Experiences.
Points of Note
  • Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences. 
  • Parking: The cottage has two off-street parking places in front of the cottage. Further on-street parking is available in front of the cottage as well as at the top of the lane, just five minutes’ walk away
  • Lovell Cottage was built in the 17th Century and has some lovely original features, including two low beams (in the Snug and Bedroom 2), and a low stone doorway between the Snug and the downstairs family shower room/bedroom
  • The garage (accessed from the drive and the kitchen) is not available for guests’ use

Reviews

Lovell Cottage is a beautifully done-up 17th-century cottage with a modern and homely feel. It is extremely well equipped and the kitchen is fantastic. We stayed as a base for attending a wedding a few miles away at Caswell house For this, it was perfect There is a nice little church only a couple of hundred yards away and behind it is a hidden gem: the ruins of an old fortified aristocrats home. Very interesting to have a look around.

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Henk
| 31/10/2023

This cottage is beautiful and the location is stunning. The local pub a few doors down is picture perfect.

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Martin
| 04/10/2023

A beautiful, characterful cottage in a very quiet and peaceful location.Will return again next time we are in the Cotswolds.

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Jennifer
| 15/09/2023

The house and location was great. It was clean and tastefully furnished. We booked because we were attending a wedding at Casswell House and we also had the chance to explore the area really easily from the house.It was lovely and I would stay again with friends

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Claire
| 03/08/2023

This house is beautiful and great in character with the Cotswold feel, the beds are really comfortable and the surrounding villages are beautiful. Highly recommend.

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Sheryl
| 01/07/2023

Location

Lovell Cottage lies in Old Minster Lovell, the historic section of the beautiful village of Minster Lovell on the edge of Wychwood National Nature Reserve. The village has a church, pub, a country hotel with a spa, a village cricket club and fishing on the River Windrush. Head out the front door for fantastic local walks, including to the ruins of Minster Lovell Hall, a 15th century Oxfordshire manor house, which sits in a beautiful rural setting beside the river. Nearby Witney is a vibrant market town with excellent amenities and a thriving local community with a wide range of independent shops, restaurants and boutiques, as well as a cinema and larger stores including Waitrose and M&S.