Old Orchard Cottage
If you’re looking to get to know the Cotswolds, a stay at Old Orchard Cottage just moments from the beating heart of Moreton-in-Marsh is the perfect opportunity. It is a charming home full of comfortable corners and elegant details with a beautiful courtyard garden. You will feel at ease here, relaxing in the sitting room and taking meals outside. Upstairs both king-size bedrooms provide a soothing night’s sleep so you feel ready to explore the next day. Just a stone’s throw from your doorstep are the historic highlights of Moreton with ancient coaching inns, independent shops and tempting cafes. Outside the town is popular Batsford Arboretum, beautiful at any time of year but coming to life in autumn with its fiery hues. Visit Sezincote House and Gardens, a stunning feat of architecture, take in a show at Longborough Festival Opera and explore the style of the National Trust’s Chastleton House. There isn’t much more you could ask of a break in this impressive part of the country.
Overview
Moments away from the centre of Moreton-in-Marsh, this cottage is tucked away for a peaceful break exploring this area. It is a fantastic hub for couples, friends or a small family to enjoy in between Cotswold adventures.
This cottage has a wonderful layout, made for spending time together but with quiet corners if you’d prefer to retreat. An open plan living area is warmed by a woodburner effect stove and opens out to the garden so you can bring the outdoors in during the summer months. Sit together to share stories and eat meals together alongside a garden view. The kitchen has a splash of colourful personality and is very well-equipped for your stay. Tucked away at the end of the house is an office which acts as the third bedroom with a sofa which extends into a double bed. Upstairs two king-size bedrooms and two bathrooms ensure you have enough space.
You will want to spend as much time as you can in the enclosed courtyard garden. No matter the weather you can sit at the dining area beneath the gazebo with a barbecued feast or to indulge in treats picked up from the local bakery. A great addition to Old Orchard Cottage is the off-road parking spaces so you don’t need to worry about finding a space in the centre of town.
Ground Floor
Kitchen
The colourful cottage kitchen has everything you need with an extra pop of personality with pale blue units and delicate purple tiling. There is an oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge/freezer, kettle and toaster. Hidden in a pantry cupboard are the laundry facilities which include a washing machine and tumble dryer. The kitchen opens out to the courtyard garden making it easy to take meals outside for al fresco dining.
Living/Dining Room
Comfortable and warm, this open plan living space welcomes you to relax. The gas woodburner effect fire adds atmosphere as you curl up on the sofa or one of the armchairs to watch TV with your group after an exciting day exploring Moreton in Marsh. The seating area is open to the dining area which has a table and chairs seating four. Open the door to the courtyard to let in a fresh breeze while you dine and if you have any talented members in your group, a piano awaits so you can provide some accompanying music.
Office/Bedroom Three
A quiet corner, the office has a desk which can be used as a standing desk and a chair so you can comfortably get on with any work if you must. This cosy room converts into the third bedroom with a sofa which extends into a bed. There is even a hanging rail in the corner and a small coffee table which acts as a bedside table.
Cloakroom
Just off the entrance hall, the cloakroom has a WC and cloakroom.
First Floor
Bedroom One
A sumptuous king-size bed sits at the centre of this spacious bedroom. Dual aspect windows let plenty of light in and there are two units which provide half-height hanging storage and act as bedside tables. Spend as long as you can lazing here in the morning, enjoying your comfortable surroundings.
En-Suite
In the en-suite is a rainfall shower, WC and basin for freshening up before heading into town for a meal and drinks.
Bedroom Two
Tucked beneath the eaves, bedroom two has a king-size bed before a feature floral wall. There is plenty of space to store your belongings with a chest of drawers and a built-in wardrobe.
Bathroom
As bedroom one has its own en-suite, the bathroom will mostly be used by those staying in bedroom two. There is a bath with a shower over, WC and basin.
Outside
Old Orchard Cottage has a fabulous courtyard garden which feels secluded and peaceful. A gazebo covers a dining table which seats four and potted plants add colour to the area. From the garden gate you are just a 2-minute walk from the High Street where you can pick up freshly baked bread from the bakeries or head out for dinner and drinks in the evening.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - King-size
Bedroom Three - Sofa Bed/office
2 Bathrooms - En-suite Shower Room, Bathroom
Hairdryer
Fire - Gas
Air Conditioning - In Bedrooms
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Fridge
Freezer
Coffee Machine - Nespresso
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 4
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 200+ Mbps
TV - Smart
Board Games
Workspace
Baby/child Equipment Not Provided
Piano
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - One Well-behaved Dog Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Enclosed Courtyard
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Gas Provided
Parking - Off-road Parking For 2 Cars Behind Cottage And On-street Parking
On your Doorstep
Eating Out:
- The Black Bear Inn, Moreton in Marsh – pop in for a meal or drinks at this friendly local pub
- The Bell Inn, Moreton in Marsh – thought the be the inspiration for the Prancing Pony of Lord of the Rings fame
- The Horse & Groom, Bourton-on-the-Hill – described in The Times as ‘almost certainly the best pub in England’, a visit to the Horse and Groom can’t be missed (2 miles)
- The Old Butchers, Stow-on-the-Wold – popular, family run restaurant with a nose to tail dining ethos (5 miles)
Places to Visit:
- Bourton House Garden, Bourton-on-the-Hill – open during the summer these gardens are a delight to walk (2 miles)
- Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, Batsford – beautiful gardens which the whole family will enjoy (2 miles)
- Sezincote, Moreton-in-Marsh – a uniquely Indian style palace amongst beautiful grounds (2.5 miles)
- National Trust Snowshill Manor, Snowshill – an eclectic collection of curiosities and an arts and crafts style garden (7 miles)
Train - Moreton-in-Marsh railway station (0.5 miles) has a frequent and direct service to London Paddington.
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Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 15:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
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- 1 well-behaved dog is permitted at the cottage for an additional fee.
- The sofa bed is a small double and is suitable for one adult.
- If you would like the sofa bed to be made up or your stay, please select this at the time of booking.
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Why we love this
- Charming cottage with comfortable sitting room, elegant details, and a sunny courtyard garden
- Two king-size bedrooms upstairs for a restful night’s sleep
- Just minutes from Moreton-in-Marsh, yet a peaceful spot to relax between exploring Cotswold highlights
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The Location
Moreton-in-Marsh is the epitome of a Cotswold market down. Historic stone cottages, coaching inns, colourful market stalls and beautiful destinations come together here. The market is held every Tuesday and is a must if you love browsing local wares. Visit the White Hart Royal where KingCharles I sheltered during the civil war and the Bell Inn, thought to be the inspiration behind the Prancing Pony in Lord of the Rings. Just outside Moreton is Batsford Arboretum, an impressive display of rare trees and plants where gentle strolls are a delightful experience. The Cotswold Falconry Centre is next door where daily flying displays take your breath away. With a train station at the centre, it’s a very easy to get to location and you can easily head out to London and Oxford.
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I had a wonderful stay at this cottage. Check-in was easy, everything was spotless, and the cottage had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The beautiful backyard was a lovely place to relax, and the air conditioning in every room was an absolute lifesaver during the heatwave. I would definitely love to stay here again on my next visit. Highly recommended!
Hege
The cottage was immaculately clean, super well equipped and very well located for the centre of Moreton in the Marsh.
Communications were excellent. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Shirley
Great place to stay
We really enjoyed our holiday at ,Old Orchard.
The weather property has everything provided that you could possibly need whilst away on holiday.
Loved the fact there was a washing machine a great asset to have.
Lots of bathrooms.
Lovely spacious bedroom with en-suite, which was lovely.
Great sized Kitchen, loved the two sink idea, never seen that before but great idea.
Light and airy Lounge-diner.
A pretty courtyard garden area which was very clean and had a good amount of garden furniture in also had decorative flower arrangements in.
Linda
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Old Orchard Cottage! The home was quite comfortable with well-thought-out
amenities for an extended stay. It was clean, with a nice-sized kitchen and fenced private patio and gazebo.
We loved the proximity of the train, city centre, and access to hiking trails and nearby villages amongst the Cotswolds! Our host was super friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Highly recommended if you’re spending a few days or longer in the Cotswolds!
Chris
Great cottage with lots of room and all the amenities. Quiet and convenient location for accessing walking trails, restaurants, buses and the train station. This cottage was our favorite of all the places we stayed.
Shelia
The home is well located, within 5 minutes walk of Moreton village centre. It’s clean, modern and well presented throughout. The beds were extremely comfortable. Overall a great stay!
Dale
Great location exceeded our expectations. In every way beautiful place well worth staying here convenient private parking, easy walk to the pubs and train station and supermarkets very private
Richard
Cozy Cotswolds
Charming and cosy cottage. It was clean and comfortable with all amenities for an easy stay and the Christmas decorations were a lovely touch. We would definitely return.
Heather
A lovely cottage but
A lovely cottage but the parking is very very tight if you have a big car like a Range Rover you cant park at the back dont drive down to the spaces it is very very narrow and you cant turn round as we discovered. The bath towels are very small bath sheets are much more suitable. The 10 am exit time is too early especially considering how much you charge. 3pm in 10 am out Im sure it doesnt take 5 hours to clean. The cleaner went straight in as we left. 12 would have been more acceptable. The bed in main bedroom with the ensuite has a very uncomfortable mattress my husband and I had back ache so not good. We think it needs replacing as it went completely flat when we sat on it unlike the one in the other room which was lovely.
Tracey
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay. We're really pleased to hear that you found the cottage lovely overall. We're sorry to hear about the challenges you experiences with parking. There is enough parking on the drive for 2 cars, and there is also plenty of on-street parking directly outside the front of the cottage. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 10am, which is industry standard and allows our housekeeping team the necessary time to clean and prepare the cottage thoroughly to a high standard for incoming guests.
- Bolthole Retreats, 13th January 2026
Perfect cottage
This cottage is fantastic. Super comfy beds, bedding, sofa etc. If you want to cook, the kitchen has everything you could possibly need. The courtyard is also very pleasant even in the depths of winter. So lucky to have parking as well. Very quiet location yet just a very short stroll into the high street for lots of options for eating or just a coffee. We will be back.
Jan
Awesome property in a great location.
Tom
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