Old Manse
Set on a quiet country lane, just a gentle stroll into the beautiful town of Burford, the Old Manse is a glorious home in the most perfect of settings. With living, entertaining and sleeping space in abundance, this is a wonderful country house for gathering friends and family together and enjoying a magical escape to the Cotswolds. There are pretty countryside walks from the front door, a delightful village pub just a short amble down the lane and Burford’s iconic high street is no more than a 10-minute wander.
Overview
The quiet village of Fulbrook sits on the outskirts of Burford, surrounded by beautiful Cotswold countryside. Burford’s pretty high street packed with independent shops, art galleries and gorgeous tea rooms is just a short walk down the hill and plenty of other Cotswold highlights including Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, and members club Soho Farmhouse are all within easy reach.
The Old Manse lies at the end of a long private driveway, surrounded by mature gardens. It’s an impressive home, which has been beautifully and thoughtfully renovated. The stylish, minimalist style allows the character and charm of this stunning house to shine. The ground floor offers oodles of space with a glorious kitchen-dining-living area designed with entertaining in mind. There’s a snug with a wood burning stove and even a study for those who need to work. The first floor is no less impressive with four superb large bedrooms, two of which are en-suite, and a further family bathroom.
Step outside and you’ll find a lovely terrace with space for outside dining and a large, extensive enclosed garden, which lends itself perfectly to long lazy afternoons snoozing in the sunshine. For families with children, there is plenty of space to run off excess energy. Keep your eyes peeled for the little rabbits and squirrels that come out to play. To the front of the Old Manse is a long front garden and a private driveway with plenty of parking for up to 4 cars.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall:
Warmed by underfloor heating, stone floors lead through the ground floor of the Old Manse, leading you past the study, snug, a useful ground floor cloakroom and the utility room, to the fabulous open-plan dining, kitchen and living area.
Study:
Pale wooden floors, and windows the front and side make this a peaceful space where you can retreat to work if needed, or just escape with a good book. There’s a wooden desk and desk chair, and a dove-grey occasional chair with a soft throw. During the cooler months things are kept cosy with a wood burning stove.
Snug:
This lovely room is at the front of the house. The large, cushioned-filled grey corner sofa sits in front of the wood burning stove and windows to the front and rear flood the room with plenty of natural light. This is a great flexible space where on rainy days you can light the fire and settle in with a good film on the large Smart TV, or allow the children to play, whilst the grown-ups enjoy drinks in the main living area.
Utility Room:
Practically equipped with a washing machine and a tumble dryer, this spacious room is also a great space to dry off wet dogs and store outside coats and boots.
Open Plan Dining/Kitchen/Living Area:
This impressive area is beautifully finished and a delightfully sociable space. A pale wood, eight-seater dining table is the place for lazy breakfasts and elegant meals, whilst the well-appointed kitchen includes all the practical appliances needed including an electric aga style stove with an induction hob, large fridge freezer, dishwasher, and a fabulous coffee machine. The layout and design make meal preparation a joy. Those not in charge of the culinary creations can perch on one of the stools at the kitchen island with a glass of wine and keep the chef company. There is plenty of storage space including a double wine fridge and the abundance of windows ensures the whole area is filled with natural light. The far end is given over to the gorgeous living room. Finished in pale, neutral shades with two huge, super-soft four-seater sofas and a bespoke media unit housing the TV and sound bar, this is the natural hub of the house. Two sets of double doors lead out to the patio and the garden beyond.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
Arguably the master bedroom, this room offers a calming and restful place to retreat to after a busy day exploring the Cotswolds. The comfy super-king bed ensures a good night sleep, whilst a moss green velvet chair beneath the window is a place to relax with a good book. Large windows look out over the green lawn of the rear garden and fields beyond. A hanging rail is provided for guests to hang clothes.
En-suite:
The en-suite to bedroom one features a step-in shower cubicle, hand basin and WC, and a mirrored wall cabinet with lighting.
Bedroom Two:
This pretty room overlooks the front of the house, the three multi-pane windows afford views across to the church of St John the Baptist in Burford. The king-size bed is made up with beautiful White Company bed linen, it’s a blissfully tranquil room decorated in pale shades of white and cream. A built-in wardrobe and five-drawer chest ensure there is plenty of space to unpack.
Bedroom Three:
Double aspect windows look out to the side and front of the Old Manse from this second king-size bedroom. The inviting bed is made up with crisp white linen and soft woollen throws and the upholstered ottoman at the foot of the bed is an elegant feature. The built-in wardrobe provides ample storage for guests use.
Bathroom:
The family shower room features a step-in shower cubicle, WC, handbasin and a mirrored wall cabinet with lighting. From the window, rural views stretch into the distance.
Bedroom Four:
Twin metal framed beds that could be straight out of the children’s novel ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’ mean this spacious room is perfect for children and adults alike. There’s plenty of floor space for board games or simply relaxing and garden views from the multi-pane windows. A large chest of drawers is provided for guests to use.
En-suite:
This en-suite bathroom features a bath and a separate shower cubicle, hand basin and WC.
Outside
The Old Manse sits within large gardens. To the front a long driveway leads to the house from the quiet lane, a large lawn area with trees and planting, creates the perfect entrance to the house. To the rear is a large, enclosed garden and five steps down from the lawn to a terrace which runs the length of the house. There’s an eight-seater dining table and a corner sofa set, where you can relax with a morning coffee or evening drinks as the sun sets. The private driveway provides ample parking for four or more cars.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Super King-size
Bedroom Two - King-size
Bedroom Three - King-size
Bedroom Four - Twin
3 Bathrooms - 1 Family Bathroom And 2 En-suites
Hairdryer
Fire - Logs Provided For Initial Fire 1st October To 31st March
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Wine Fridge
Coffee Machine - Nespresso
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 8
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed
TV - Smart
Workspace
Highchair
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Enclosed Rear Lawn And Patio, Front Lawn Open To Drive With Gated Access.
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - Off-road Parking For 4 Cars
On your Doorstep
Burford has a very well-stocked Mid-Counties Co-operative along with some excellent independent food shops, including W.J Castle butcher’s shop, Bumbles of Burford deli and fruit & veg shop, Hanley Deli, The Cotswold Cheese Company, and the Bakery on the Hill. The Bamford’s original farm shop Daylesford Organic is 10 miles.
Eating Out:
- The Carpenters Arms, Fulbrook - lovely, local pub with good food (0.5 miles)
- The Bull, Burford – a fine dining experience with a choice of restaurants for any occasion (1 mile)
- The Farmer’s Dog, Burford – visit for a truly British experience brought to you by Jeremy Clarkson (4 miles)
- The Chequers, Churchill – a traditional pub with an open fire and welcoming bar serving excellent homecooked food (9 miles)
The Cotswolds is full of beautiful walks, chiefly the 102 miles Cotswold Way which stretches from Chipping Campden in the north to Bath. However, there are also plenty of shorter, flatter walks around Burford. The Windrush circular is a 5 mile walk that begins and ends in Burford, with a lovely return stretch along the River Windrush. It’s perfect for those looking to explore a little further afield.
Places to Visit:
- Burford Garden Centre – more than just a garden centre this is a shopping destination with gifts, food, homewares and more (2 miles)
- Cotswold Wildlife Park – where the wild things are in the Cotswolds (4 miles)
- Stow-on-the-Wold – ancient market town and one of the highest points in the Cotswolds (10 miles)
Train – Charlbury (9 miles) and Shipton-under-Wychwood (7 miles) have fast, direct services to Oxford and London Paddington
Taxis - Burford Taxis, Blenheim Taxis
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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
- 2 well-behaved dogs are permitted at the cottage for an additional fee. Please keep dogs on the ground floor only and keep dogs off the furniture.
- Unfortunately, this property does not permit all adult groups under the age of 25. Hen and stag groups may be permitted on request please contact us, however, no parties are to be held at the property.
- There is a CCTV system at the property, this will be disabled when the property is occupied.
- A security deposit of £500 is required.
- Old Manse accepts 1 infant and provides a highchair, guests must bring their own travel cot.
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Why we love this
- Spacious country house with plenty of room to relax, dine, and gather.
- Step outside for peaceful walks along the River Windrush or pop down the lane to the Carpenters Arms
- Just 10 minutes to Burford’s high street, with independent shops, cream teas, and easy access to Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water.
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The Location
The village of Fulbrook lies on the north side of the River Windrush, surrounded by footpaths and less than a mile from the honeypot Cotswold town of Burford. It has a popular 17th century pub and a church which dates to Norman times. Burford has an abundance of independent shops, tea rooms and excellent pubs and the village is perfectly located for exploring wider Cotswolds with Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Chipping Norton all with easy reach.
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Large, comfortable house close to Burford.
Old Manse is a comfortable house in a large, quiet plot about 10 minutes walk into Burford. It should be noted that the walk to Burford is along a very busy road.
The house , whilst boasting plenty of living space and lovely large bedrooms with comfy beds, is a little lacking in finer detail. The kitchen is not as well equipped as might be expected, 2 milk pans no larger saucepans, no teapot, few tumblers, and lamps not working.
Bathrooms did not all have soap provided. Only 1 replacement bin bag was left in kitchen which didn't fit.
The outside bin was also full and made putting our rubbish out tricky. The re cycling bin had no lid.
These are finer details, but a little more care would take a lovely house to a different level.
Julie
Nice Stay
Excellent place to stay just outside of Burford (10 minute walk to town on sidewalks). Rooms were clean and spacious and furniture was up to date. Only negative was the low doorway between house and addition which tall people can hit their head on if not careful. Highly recommended
Stephen
Spacious house in lovely Burford
We had a lovely stay in the old manse. The house is very spacious and has a lovely
garden and patio area with a bbq in good condition. The decor is nice and beds comfortable.
A couple of small improvements
- some kitchen items are very old and not of a standard youd expect in such a nice house eg the kettle, tin opener, no large pans for cooking. There arent enough mugs.
- not enough bin bags left (this is ridiculous as its hard to keep things clean and tidy without)
- the stair carpet was very dirty on arrival
- towels were not provided for everyone
- one tea towel is not enough if you dont leave many dishwasher tablets
Guest
A really quiet and peaceful location, rabbits running around the garden, bird song in the morning. The kitchen has everything, the bedrooms are comfy and the lounge and TV rooms are great too.
Ian
Lovelyk property
Lovely property and suited all our needs. Light, airy and plenty of space for a family get together.
Guest
Great house and location for a group of friends
Perfect house for our group celebrating a birthday. Great location to walk to pubs and restaurants. We also did a circular countryside walk from the house.
Good entertaining space but not enough crockery, cutlery or glasses. A few additions would make all the difference.
Vicky
One word perfect
This was the perfect spot for our chilled friends weekend away. A beautiful house in an amazing location. Would definitely recommend
Aaron
Christmas at Old Manse
When we arrived we found a lovely Christmas tree all decorated in the lounge. Everywhere was well organised and we found everything as per the information booklet. The house was large with plenty of space for all of us with separate day areas providing a variety of social spaces. We found the information booklet especially useful in planning our visits around the location.
Terry
Wonderful stay at the Old Manse. Fantastic rooms and beds, and great living space. Great size enclosed garden which we didn’t use much due to the cold but would be great in Summer. Very easy to walk down to Burford (~40mins) and a couple of other walks locally too (guide books and maps at the cottage). Would highly recommend!
Hannah
Annual Friends Trip
Beautiful house 10 minutes walk from Burford.
Amazing garden. Would love to have utilised (wrong time of year).
Comfy beds, crisp white bedding and soft fluffy towels.
Would have loved a bottle of wine in the "welcome pack" to toast our holiday.
Lesley
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Old Manse. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding having a bottle of wine in the welcome pack has been shared with the property owner who has taken this onboard and is looking into it. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 24th November 2025
Large, comfortable, well-equipped house with good access to Burford. Good-sized bedrooms and a very well-equipped kitchen. Local pub is an unexpected bonus with excellent food and atmosphere. We were pleased with the experience and had no complaints.
Jeremy
Perfect in every way
From booking till end of stay - everything was well communicated.
Everything was spotlessly clean and comfortable with plenty of room to relax, cook - whatever.
The location is ideal for a family get together such as ours with good walks from the door.
There are plenty of pubs with great atmosphere in nearby Burford which is an easy walk away.
This was our second time at this property and were already looking forward to our next visit.
Rowena
Ideal
Very well appointed house ideal for our party of 3 couples. Everything was of a high standard Plenty of space. Kitchen well equipped.
Location was great. Felt rural but just off main road. 5 minutes walk to Carpenters Arms where we had a great meal. 10 mins walk into Burford. Did a lovely 5 mile walk from the house one day. Ok
Guest
A beautiful house which the photos just don't do justice to :)
Wow, what can we say. The house looked great online but far exceeded expectations when we first arrived. The property was beautiful with a great layout and space for different members of the family to have their own time. We absolutely loved every minute and wished we had stayed longer! It was also lovely for our little cavapoo who thoroughly enjoyed such a big garden to explore!
Simon
The old manse
Very comfortable stay easily accommodating 8 adults. Lovely secure garden for the dog.
Would recommend the Carpenters arms in Fulbrook - good food and helpful staff.
Guest
Lovely location with a super local pub and all of Burford within a 10 minutes walk. Beds extremely comfortable. Lovely spacious house and gardens. Perfect for dogs with stone flooring downstairs. Good sized bedrooms, all set out well. Very enjoyable stay and would definitely go again.
Jane
Fabulous house in an amazing location!
Old Manse was everything we had read in the description and a lot more! Attention to detail was outstanding, kitchen and equipment professional standard. The whole house was spotless ( I was worried when it said 2 dogs welcome as we dont have a dog ) no sign or smell of dogs anywhere exemplary cleaning!! The gardens were beautiful a little peace of heaven with visiting rabbits, birds and squirrels. Great location for all the Cotswolds without being stuck in the mayhem of Bourton on the water. We visited the famous farmers dog pub for dinner which was lovely and only a short taxi trip away and Burford has a wide choice of places to eat all within a 15 minute stroll.
We Cant praise this beautiful house highly enough if you want a quintessential British break with a touch of luxury.
Christina
Old Manse was everything we had read in the description and a lot more! Attention to detail was outstanding, kitchen and equipment professional standard. The whole house was spotless. The gardens were beautiful a little peace of heaven with visiting rabbits, birds and squirrels. Great location for all the Cotswolds. We visited the famous farmers dog pub for dinner which was lovely and only a short taxi trip away and Burford has a wide choice of places to eat all within a 15 minute stroll. We Can’t praise this beautiful house highly enough if you want a quintessential British break with a touch of luxury.
Christina
Perfect house for birthday celebration
I celebrated my 30th birthday here with around 10 friends and family. The house is stunning and is in an immaculate condition, the location is perfect walking distance to Burford. We also found an activity centre about a 15 minute drive with padel, rock climbing etc. which was perfect for adults and children. Amazing stay and would 100% recommend the house to others!!
Emily
I cannot recommend this place enough. The stay was booked for Mum's 70th birthday long weekend and it was perfect. 6 adults and 2 dogs - more space than we knew what to do with and a fantastic location. The house was immaculate, just as described and the photos are a clear representation. The house is well stocked with everything you could possibly need from the kitchen to the bedrooms. The guidebook is really helpful, especially if you want to explore/eat/drink locally. The location is great with Burford an easy walk away and great road access to the surrounding areas if you want to explore a little further afield. We had a wonderful stay, I’d return in a heartbeat.
Laura
Beautiful house
We had a lovely relaxing family get together .
House setting facilities perfect
We will return thank you for making us so welcome
Debbie
Perfect port in a storm!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Old Manse. The property is ideally located for touring the Cotswolds and provides a great space for a family get together.
Our long weekend stay coincided with some fairly grim English weather which kept us all indoors for long periods, but the house is large and comfortable enough to ensure that we all had a relaxing and hugely enjoyable time.
A truly wonderful Cotswold bolthole!
Richard
A great family house
A beautiful house - very clean and well appointed. The kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed for a self catering stay. The lounge is comfortable and having the additional 'snug' room was a bonus. The beds were super comfortable and it was lovely to hear the owl hooting in the garden as we drifted off to sleep.
The house is beautifully situated on a quiet lane with little noise heard from the road beyond that. A short 2 minute walk away is a very friendly pub serving great food - The Carpenter's Arms - and a children's playground. Just a little farther to walk to the lovely town of Burford, with its well stocked Co-op and an array of independent food, clothing and gift shops - something for everyone!
A 'must' visit is the the extensive Burford Garden Centre where you can very easily spend a couple of hours - and a small fortune! The bookshop there is amazing too.
Plenty of good attractions that our younger guests enjoyed within a short drive. However the Old Manse garden was fantastic for them to run off some steam with ball games and hide & seek.
We only needed to contact Claire, the property manager, once and she was attentive and helpful. Would love to return.
Kay
Excellent location and very comfortable house
House was very accommodating and comfortable and the location was perfect. Beautiful gardens were a bonus too.
Tracy
Family birthday celebrations
A truly beautiful house in a wonderful location within walking distance from Burford.
Lovely comfortable beds and sofas
My only request for if we were to book again (which we would) would be for more cutlery and glasses, and for locks on the downstairs cloakroom door and family bathroom.
Otherwise a really wonderful bolthole retreat.
Amanda
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Old Manse. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board, and these will be looked into. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 22nd October 2024
Wonderful location spoiled by not being able to use the garden fully
We enjoyed our stay and found everything we needed. The only disappointment was our dog was t unable to utilise the garden for 2 days. We were informed 2 paving stones were to be replaced which was fine but this turned out to be many stones and 2 days work which meant we couldnt let our dog out.
We chose the property as the garden was enclosed and not being able to use it was disappointing.
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Old Manse. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have spoken to the owner and the property manager who apologise that the work took longer than expected and were not aware that this would be the case before your stay, as they would have informed you prior to arrival.
- Bolthole Retreats, 3rd October 2024
The Old Manse
We had a fabulous stay at this property - we were 7 friends celebrating a 60th birthday.
Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Would love to come again.
Trudi
Easter weekend stay
We had a wonderful stay at The Old Manse.
The property is absolutely stunning and has been renovated to an exceptionally high standard. The welcome pack we were given on arrival contained an exceptional quality of goods which were very much appreciated.
The location is fabulous .. near enough to Burford without being in the middle of the tourists.
Claire .. the main contact was lovely and helpful to deal with.
Could not fault anything about this house and Would highly recommend this beautiful home for a stay in the Cotswolds.
Andrea
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