Manor Lodge Cottage
Manor Lodge Cottage is a delightful, 19th century, Cotswold stone cottage in the beautiful village of Paxford, near Chipping Campden. The cottage sleeps four across two bedrooms, with a family bathroom and downstairs cloakroom. The cottage is surrounded with endless opportunities to walk or cycle in all directions. The private and secure garden and patio provide a welcoming outdoor space for al fresco dining and relaxation, while inside is a lovely living room with an open fireplace and a practical yet very inviting kitchen-dining area with French windows to the garden.
Overview
The drive through the beautiful, rolling Cotswold countryside approaching Paxford will set you in the mood for your stay in this lovely, semi-detached, Victorian cottage. The cottage is one of a semi-detached pair, called Manor Lodge Cottages, and sits on the quiet village road that runs from Blockley to Ebrington. The cottage's pretty bay window greets you at the front of the house.
This cosy but spacious cottage was built in the 1880s and retains some of its original internal features, giving it great character, while being brought up to date with contemporary facilities. On the ground floor there is a cloakroom, hallway, and a beautiful blue kitchen-dining room and living room with an open fire. Upstairs are two light and bright double bedrooms - in a soothingly neutral Farrow & Ball colourway - one super-king and one standard double, and a family bathroom with a bath and separate shower.
There is a pretty cottage garden that runs down the side of the house with a patio that wraps around to the rear. Guests can enjoy a drink or a meal on the patio at the large circular table, relax on the lawn or sit in the little pergola under the garden's towering fir tree. With the easy access from the garden to the kitchen, al fresco entertaining will be an integral part of a stay during the warmer months. To one side of the garden is off-road parking for two cars.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hallway:
Step into the spacious hallway where there is a handy seat and coat hooks.
Cloakroom:
Just off the hallway is a cloakroom with a toilet and a handbasin.
Kitchen/Dining Room:
Head up one step into this attractive room with its sea blue walls and white-washed ceiling and timbers - a gorgeous colour scheme that's carried through to the living room. The small but fully equipped kitchen has all the major appliances needed for a self-catering stay, including an oven, microwave, dishwasher and preparation area, alongside an antique pine table that comfortably seats four guests. To one side are French windows that open to the garden and patio.
Between the two downstairs rooms is a large understair cupboard where guests will find a highchair, travel cot, stairgate, torches and cleaning equipment.
Living Room:
This delightful and welcoming living room is both cool and relaxing on a summer day, with its large bay window bringing light and air into the room, and cosy and warm on a winter's evening, with its open fireplace and twinkling fairy lights. The room is furnished with two armchairs, a double sofa, a coffee table and occasional tables, plus an antique bureau that opens to reveal a beautiful desk. In one corner is a 41” smart TV with an Amazon Firestick.
First Floor
Bedroom One:This bright, light and spacious master bedroom overlooks the front of the cottage through a lovely big window with a wide, wooden windowsill and features a super-king size double bed with bedside tables and lamps. The bedroom also has a fitted wardrobe, antique pine chest of drawers and an ornate, full-length mirror. The room is big enough to accommodate a travel cot.
Bedroom Two:
Overlooking the patio and entrance hall below, the second bedroom is equally light and bright and features a standard double bed, with a bedside table and reading lamp to one side. The bedroom has a high cupboard with shelves and baskets and five hooks with hangers for hanging up clothes.
Family Bathroom:
Sitting between the two bedrooms, the family bathroom features a full-size bath, a toilet and handbasin with a mirror over and heated towel rail, and a separate walk-in shower with a hand-held shower and overhead rain shower.
Outside
The cottage has a pretty, fully enclosed patio and garden to the rear with mature borders, a lawn and a very tall fir tree in one corner. The patio has a large circular table and four chairs and is accessible via the hallway or through the French doors in the kitchen. A garden path leads up the side of the cottage to the front where there is an original iron gate that opens to the road and a footpath, which leads to the centre of the village, a children’s playground and footpaths to longer walks. On the far side of the garden is a wooden gate that opens to the parking area.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Super King-size
Bedroom Two - Double
1 Bathroom - Family Bathroom With Bath, Walk-in Shower, WC And 1 Ground Floor Cloakroom With WC
Hairdryer - 1
Fire - Logs Are Provided For An Initial Fire (1st October - 31st March)
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer - Compartment In Fridge
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 6
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed
TV - Smart - Amazon Fire Stick
DVD Player
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Stair Gates
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 1 Well-behaved Dog Is Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
No BBQ Available
Parking - Off-road Parking For 2 Cars
On your Doorstep
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 Great Western Arms, Blockley – a friendly local pub perfect for meals or evening drinks (2 miles)
- Bakers Arms, Broad Campden – this traditional pub dates back to 1724, a beautiful setting for an exquisite meal (3 miles)
- Wild Rabbit, Kingham – award-winning restaurant which celebrated British ingredients, part of the Daylesford family (14 miles)
The village is surrounded by fantastic walking options with several footpaths criss-crossing the surrounding countryside. A good selection of maps and suggested walks is provided at the cottage for guests’ use. For guests staying with young children, there is a great adventure playground in the village, just a short toddle along the footpath outside the house (turn right on exiting the house).
Places to Visit:
- Chipping Campden – a picture-perfect market town filled with cottages of Cotswold stone (3 miles)
- Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, Batsford – beautiful gardens which the whole family will enjoy (5.5 miles)
- National Trust Snowshill Manor, Snowshill – an eclectic collection of curiosities and an arts and crafts style garden (7.5 miles)
- Train - Moreton-in-Marsh Station (3 miles)
- Taxis - AAA Station Taxis of Moreton-in-Marsh, Moreton-in-Marsh Taxi4u
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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- 1 well-behaved dog permitted at the cottage for an additional fee.
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Why we love this
- 19th-century Cotswold stone cottage with cosy living room, open fireplace, and a private garden for relaxing or a morning coffee.
- Surrounded by walking and cycling routes, with maps provided to explore the scenic countryside from your doorstep.
- Located in the charming village of Paxford, just minutes from Chipping Campden, Broadway, and Stratford-upon-Avon.
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The Location
Paxford is a delightful, largely undiscovered village on the northern edge of the Cotswolds, two miles to the east of Chipping Campden. The village has a hall (bookable for private events) and a children’s adventure playground. It is surrounded by fabulous walking and cycling country, with routes in all directions. Guests will find walking and cycling maps at the cottage. Within a few miles are several popular destinations, including Moreton-in-Marsh, Broadway and Stow-on-the-Wold, and Stratford-upon-Avon is less than 30 minutes’ drive away.
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Manor Lodge Cottage is a perfect cottage in a quiet location, convenient for local amenities.
The property was in excellent condition - clean, well decorated with lovely art work,throws,cushions etc. There was lots of hot water when we needed it and very easy to use appliances. The garden was very pretty and we enjoyed sitting on the sheltered patio. The beds were very comfortable, with lovely bed linens. The position of the cottage in a quiet village but close to the amenities of Chipping Camden was excellent. We visited lots of gardens during our short stay and Manor Lodge Cottage was very convenient for this. I would highly recommend it.
Guest
Stunning cottage
The property was excellent, beautifully decorated and a lot of care and attention to provide a very homely stay. Location perfect to get around our favourite places.
Have booked to stay again in September as it was so nice
Tracy
A Lovely Cottage with Everything one needs in a beautiful Location
What an amazing company, from the first moment of my booking to the last now I am home. I cannot go into detail but the staff here are incredibly helpful and really do pull out the stops to give the best holiday experience that one requires. I cannot thank them enough for helping me the way they did. The lady that helped me book was amazing.
Now the accommodation - Private beautifully set out garden and spacious patio. This allowed me to do my morning rounds of Tai Chi under the beautiful Cherry Blossom also room for our son to play in the garden. The cottage is beyond reproach, it outshines every house I have ever holidayed in for having everything one could need, especially in the kitchen. Arriving to A Loaf of Bread, Milk, Tea, Coffee and Sugar, Butter and Eggs, dishwasher tablets. Just about everything one needs to get over the first few mornings at arrival. A very well set out large kitchen diner. The cottage is very comfortable with a King-size and Double Beds in the two bedrooms. Very airy and furnished very nicely. Big tv with firestick, central heating and logs to get started for a fire if needed. The Ambience of this Cottage was just perfect for us and in a most lovely part of the Cotswolds. We prefer being away from towns so it was in a perfect location for us and although at the side of a quiet road never heard any traffic due to double glazing. There was lots of information in our brochures from Bolthole Retreats as well as in the property of places to visit (some with discounts), places to shop and eat as well as places of interest to visit. Downside is only that I personally would have preferred something thicker on the upstairs Bathroom windows for using Bathroom at night as not sure if people passing may be able to see in. Also never personally see the need for 8 pillows and cushions on each bed, cupboard space to put them away though. If you want somewhere to Chill and relax and recharge as well and visit the amazing places to visit here, then this is Perfect.
MARCUS
It's been a wonderful time.
Imo
Perfect Cotswold stay
A lovely cosy, warm and welcoming cottage - very well equipped throughout, with thoughtful touches, and very comfortable beds. All of which made our stay all the better, thank you.
Susan
Lovely cozy cottage in perfect location
The cottage was lovely, very cozy and perfect for us, a couple with two children. There's lots to do on your doorstep and surrounded by beautiful countryside but very quiet village. We had everything we needed and the property manager was helpful with our queries.
Katie
We have been here for a short week with our toddler and baby. What an amazing place this is! You rarely come across such a well-kept cottage. Everything you need is there and everything has been thought of. Lots of space and everything is clean. Well-equipped kitchen, washing machine and dryer (very nice with children), good bed, cosy fireplace, fenced garden etc. Farm shop with café a few minutes away. Beautiful surroundings and a good base for all kinds of outings. We'd love to come back here again.
Francis
lovely cottage
The cottage was very well equipped, with a welcome hamper provided and fans as it was very hot. Good position and within easy reach to many attractions and walks.
Perhaps the boiler does not have to be on 24/7 as it made the smaller bedroom very hot, though would be great in the winter. We did not find the sofa and chairs very comfortable, pillows were lumpy and hard, though beds comfortable and the outside bins need to be emptied as rubbish was stacked up.
Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Manor Lodge Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner, who has taken your points on board and is looking into them. They have also confirmed that the outside bins will be emptied as soon as possible. We do hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 29th August 2025
A very Pleasant Surprise
Very pleasantly surprised
One of the cleanest cottages we've ever stayed in
Much bigger & modern inside the pictures didn't do it justice
We were worried it wasn't roomy enough in lounge but very adequate & comfortable
Bedrooms good size too
Lovely cottage
Karon
Manor Lodge cottage in Paxford
We had 4 nights in Manor Lodge Cottage in June . The cottage was very clean and comfortable . We arrived to find milk in the fridge , butter , bread and there was plenty teabags , oh and some very nice eggs!
The garden was useful and patio as the weather was hot .
The location was brilliant for Hidecote , kiftsgate , Snowshill Manor and many more National Trust properties . Broadway not far away and Chipping Camden .
There is a very good farm shop and cafe 5 mins away on the road to Erbington if you have forgotten anything .
Will be going there again !
Karen
Spotless accommodation. Beautifully furnished in a quiet country location. The best two nights of our one month trip!
Andy
Beautiful cosy cottage in a beautiful village
Beautiful cottage. Fully equipped with everything you need for a wonderful stay.
Cozy beds, well equipped kitchen supplied with bread, eggs, milk and jams. Garden was enclosed and safe for our dog. The location is wonderful on the edge of the village. Every morning and evening we were so lucky to see deer from the garden gate. The surrounding area is outstanding with many walks from the cottage.
We had a wonderful stay and if Im honest I didnt want to leave. If you are looking for a private beautiful cottage in a chocolate box quiet village location then look no further. Its a gem.
Jayne
Great cottage a real home from home. Garden and seating outside, good combination of plants, grass and patio, Good off-street parking. The cottage was one of the best we have stayed in and the bed one of the best too- long and wide enough for my tall Dutch husband! Paxford is a lovely village and ideal if you have a dog. It will be even better once the pub is refurbished to its former glory! The food back in 2016 when we ate there before the fire, was really good. I would recommend the cottage to anyone looking for a fantastic location and a real cosy setting.
Anita
Lovely stay in the Cotswolds
Very comfortable stay in Paxford. Well-equipped cottage, with spacious downstairs. High quality welcome pack inc. local produce.
Clive
Christmas Break
Absolute lovely place very peaceful with some great walks not too far away. The Cottage has everything that you would want ( home from home) we stayed for the festive period , a nice welcome when we walked through the door that the house had been decorated for Christmas. Would definitely recommend & return here again. Beautiful!!
Many thanks
James
Lovely cottage for a weekend away.
A beautiful cottage
warm, comfortable and cosy, with a lovely garden and patio area, great for use during warmer weather I would imagine.
Bed in the master bedroom very comfortable.
Childrens play area only minutes away ( great if you have grandchildren visiting)
Good location
Blockley, Moreton -in Marsh and Chipping Campden within easy reach.
Reviews from others who stayed in September, mentioned facts that the toilet seat in the bathroom needed tightening and problems with the light in the shower
this is still the case. As we were only there for 3 nights, we felt we could cope with that, but worth a mention as they hadnt been fixed and there would be time to repair them before new guests arrived.
Another review mentioned a lack of welcome pack
so we rang the day before we arrived to check what would be there
we were told there would be coffee, sugar, milk and tea bags
we did expect more than one tea bag for 4 guests though!
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at 2 Manor Lodge Cottages. We are delighted 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 confirmed that the toilet seat and light have been fixed. Also, they wish that you had contacted them during your stay as they would have been very happy to provide more teabags for you. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 17th October 2024
Lovely Cottage
A lovel, comfortable cottage situated in a small, quiet vollage. Spotlessly clean.. Location is ideal for travelling to other Cotswold locations. We did feel there were a few things missing that we would expect for the price. No hand soap in bathroom or kitchen which we had to buy. No welcome products eg. bread, milk etc, although we know not essential, it would have been a nice gesture, glad we had stopped enroute to purchase these.
Would highly recommend this cottage.
Seonaid
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at 2 Manor Lodge Cottages. 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, 24th September 2024
Perfect getaway
The cottage is lovely, clean and has everything you need for a quiet getaway.
A couple of very minor things need fixing. Upstairs toilet seat needs tightening and the light over shower very temperamental- came on intermittently. Neither of which detracted from our stay.
Susan
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at 2 Manor Lodge Cottages. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have shared your feedback with the owner who has let us know that the toilet seat and light over the shower, will be fixed as soon as possible.
- Bolthole Retreats, 11th September 2024
A bit disappointing
The cottage is in a lovely position and good garden. Unfortunately it is a bit tired . Shower needs replacing as is grubby. Cleaning was not up to standard, no freezer.
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at 2 Manor Lodge Cottages. We are very glad to hear that you liked the location and garden, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have spoken to the owner and housekeeper who wish that you had mentioned these points during your stay as they would have been very happy to come out to the cottage. They have now let us know that these points have been rectified and they are looking into getting an additional small freezer.
- Bolthole Retreats, 9th September 2024
Excellent location
Excellent location to tour around the Cotswalds.
Location of the property is quiet in a lovely village.
The garden is fully enclosed if taking a dog.
Jackie
Wonderful stay at 2 Manor Lodge Cottages
A lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable. Ideal location for visiting lots of lovely places in the Cotswolds. The nearby farm shop is a must to visit lovely food in cafe. Batsford Arboretum is a must see also the steam train to Cheltenham was one of the highlights of the week.
Jacqueline
A very nice house on good location
This home in Paxford was well cared for and clean. Cozy and comfortably furnished. Everything needed for a nice week was available. The location is excellent; near Chipping Cambden and Broadway. Many beautiful villages in the area. Was very suitable for us to go cycling from. Very good price-quality ratio.
Koos
Lovely cottage, excellent location
Our first visit to this cottage which we thoroughly enjoyed. Excellent location for exploring the cotswolds. The cottage was warm, comfortable and well equipped. Perfect for a relaxing week.
Richard
Great stay - Lived up to expectations!
A lovely cottage which was exceptionally clean, very comfortable and beautifully decorated. Appreciated large king size bed and many thoughtful touches such as Christmas decorations and detailed information manual. Enjoyed the log fire and streaming services for cold evenings. Conveniently located close to Moreton in Marsh and Chipping Campden and local pubs. Will be good when the Churchill Arms reopensin the village.
Elizabeth
A dream of a cottage
It was the most comfortable, well maintained and ideally located cottage for us, in the Cotswolds. Would highly recommend.
Sanjay
A great stay!
Our 2nd time at the cottage - we absolutely love it and will return again! The cottage is cosy, nicely decorated and has everything you would need - even a big garden. Its in a great location with good walks & lovely cafes nearby. Would highly recommend to everyone!
Sarah
A perfect stay!
We had a wonderful and perfect stay in Paxford. The house is beautiful, tastefully decorated, and yet very practical. I would particularly note:
- a real cloakroom at the entrance with an annex containing WC, washing machine, and super dryer
- a very well-appointed house with everything you need (dishwasher, coffee press, microwave, oven, clothesline, hoover, etc.)
- a dog-proof garden
- safe stairs (the only one of the 7 places we stayed in)
- a very well-designed bathroom with a towel warmer to hold several towels. Shower AND bath. 2 WCs in total in the house.
Overall, a feeling of comfort and coziness. It's a place you want to stay in, not just use to spend the night. We were 3 adults but never felt cramped. The lounge is superb.
We stayed for six nights and hope to return for longer next time.
The three of us as well as our furry friends were sad to leave 2 Manor Lodge Cottage...
Françoise
Perfect stay
Just perfect............................................................................................................................,........................................................
Mark
Amazing stay
We had an amazing stay! The cottage is beautiful, clean and very well equipped. Would highly recommend for a relaxing stay in the Cotswolds. The care package which was left for us on arrival was a really nice touch and very useful. Would love to stay again.
Guest
2 night short stay
The property was nicely presented and in a great location for us. It was well equipped and had everything needed for a self-catered cottage. A really pretty garden and the open fire was used each evening and gave a nice cosy feel.
There are a couple of things that have reduced the scores which, if fixed, would have made this a first class place to stay. We would recommend the cottage to others but the following could be addressed:
- the bathroom bin hadn't been emptied since the last guests
- there were cobwebs around a number of the curtain poles
- there was a large stain on the carpet in the main bedroom
- the toilet seat in the bathroom was loose
- There was also a strong smell of oil from the oil-fired boiler, not sure if that is typical but it was quite obvious in the entrance area.
- the sofa was quite grubby with just a general build-up of dirt on the arms
- some of the kitchen equipment wasn't clean - mugs and baking trays in particular
- there was no dog towel left as promised, although we had bought our own so not a major issue
Guest
Small but very comfortable cottage
We really enjoyed our stay here. It is an old cottage that has been neatly modernised and has everything that you need. The location is fantastic and we had great walks on Dovers Hill, around Broadway and the tower, and to/from the Ebrington Arms (great food- definitely worth a visit).
Patrick
A Great Escape!
Really charming cottage to call home for a few days. Great location, very comfortable, nicely equipped, & super outdoor space. Thoughtfully set up and ready for your arrival. Close to beautiful countryside & places to visit. Would love to have been able to stay longer!
Frances
Beautiful cottage. Great location. Great booking through Bolthole Retreats
A beutiful spacious and clean cottage in a lovely village and great location for exploring other parts of the Cotswolds. Pub selling great food within easy walking distance. Also enjoyable 30 min walk to Vegetablematters which has a great farm shop and cafe that also caters for vegan/dairy free/glueten free etc. MAny pubs, restaurants and cafes in the area are very dog friendly too.
A visit in the chilly, rainy season didn't stop us enjpoying great walks and trips out. Will definitely return.
We bookled the cottage through Bolthole Retreats online which was easy to use and the guest portal gave all the information and payment access required. Any questions were answered promptly too. Great Customer Service.
Jayne
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