Red Lion Cottage
This charming Cotswold stone cottage is a delightful home from home in the peaceful village of Blockley, a hidden retreat in this picturesque area. Ideal for couples, Red Lion Cottage has quirky details and touches of character throughout. Inside you will find hints to the history of this grade II listed cottage with a surprising double-height kitchen. With the added benefits of a wood-burning stove and luxurious slipper bath, Red Lion Cottage is a wonderful choice for a Cotswold getaway. Explore nearby Broadway, visit Cotswold Farm Park or just enjoy the country walks from the door.
Overview
A stone’s throw from the centre of Blockley, grade II listed Red Lion Cottage sits above the quiet high street. Its golden Cotswold stone exterior welcomes you in to relax and unwind in this unspoilt part of the country.
You step into the open-plan living/dining room and find yourselves instantly easing into the holiday spirit. Finished with a country cottage style you can put your feet up in front of the woodburner which sits in an impressive stone inglenook. The dining area here is perfect for family meals after a busy day out and about. At the rear of the cottage the kitchen is a surprise with its double-height ceiling and open stone walls adding character to this historic building. With two comfortable double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which has a freestanding slipper bath, this cottage is a wonderfully romantic retreat for couples.
From the kitchen you can take drinks out onto the hidden terrace. This secluded spot catches the sun making it a lovely place to enjoy an evening chat or a morning cup of coffee. With the charms of Blockley on your doorstep you don’t need to venture too far. Walking trails lead you out into the countryside, you can visit the local pubs or just spend time together at Red Lion Cottage. If you are heading out for the day, Broadway, Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Campden are excellent choices and there are a host of attractions nearby.
Ground Floor
Living/Dining Room:
This classically styled open-plan living area comfortably fits four guests. The sitting area has two sofas sitting four in total in front of the wood-burning stove which is set in an inglenook fireplace beneath a large wooden beam. There is a Smart TV so you won’t miss out on your favourite programmes or you can curl up with a good book. Above you are painted white beams and there are two window seats looking out to the neighbouring Cotswold stone buildings.
The dining area seats four around a wooden table with plenty of space to set the table for lavish meals.
Kitchen:
At the rear of the cottage the kitchen has a double-height ceiling stretching above you. You can see the Cotswold stone that the building has been made from making this a wonderfully unique room. It is fully equipped with an oven/hob, fridge with a freezer compartment, slimline dishwasher and the expected small appliances. Stone steps lead up to the external terrace from here.
Shower Room:
The ground-floor shower room is a handy addition with a shower, WC and sink. Decorated in bright Orla Kiely wallpaper your morning shower will be a rejuvenating experience.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
The master bedroom is a light and bright room with a comfortable doublebed at its centre. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a window seat and built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom Two:
This smaller double bedroom is equally as comfortable. The bed is only accessible from one side where there is a bedside table and window seat. There is storage space in a narrow chest of drawers.
Bathroom:
The family bathroom has a touch of elegance with a freestanding slipper bath where you can soak away for hours. There is also a WC and sink.
Outside
From the steps in the kitchen you are taken up to an external door which opens to the rear terrace. Sitting behind the cottage it is a secluded area which catches the sun. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or a romantic glass of wine together in the evening.Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Double
Bedroom Two - Double
2 Bathrooms - 1 Shower Room, 1 Bathroom
Fire - An Initial Supply Of Logs Is Provided 01 Oct - 31 Mar
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer - Compartment In Fridge
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 4
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 25-49 Mbps
TV - Smart
DVD Player
Outdoor
Garden - Enclosed Gravel Terrace
Outdoor Dining Area
Parking - On-street Parking Available
On your Doorstep
Blockley benefits from superb local amenities, including the highly acclaimed Blockley Village Shop and Café, which sells a range of groceries, local produce, newspapers and magazines, fresh and frozen meats, wines and beers, ready meals and more. Vegetable Matters and Meat Matters in Ebrington (10 minutes’ drive) or Lower Clopton (18 minutes) are good local farm shops. Moreton-in-Marsh is a 10-minute drive away and has a wide range of independent shops. There is also an excellent market every Tuesday, which was first established in 1227. It is the largest street market in the Cotswolds and well worth a visit. You’ll also find an Aldi supermarket and a large Co-op on the High Street.
Eating Out:
- Blockley Café, Blockley – the hub of the community serving breakfast through to evening meals (0.4 miles)
- The Great Western Arms, Blockley – a friendly local pub perfect for meals or evening drinks (0.6 miles)
- The Bakers Arms, Broad Campden – a popular village pub with a traditional menu (2.5 miles)
- The Ebrington Arms, Ebrington – serving a menu of country pub classics with a beautiful finish (4 miles)
From the High Street you can follow a trail along Blockley Brook into nearby Dovedale Woods. Follow Blockley Brook for a lovely walk. There are also a number of routes taking you to nearby towns and villages if you’re feeling more adventurous. Walk across the fields to Broad Campden and continue on to Chipping Campden where you can reward yourselves with a pub lunch.
Places to Visit:
- Bourton House Garden, Bourton-on-the-Hill – open during the summer these gardens are a delight to walk (3 miles)
- Chipping Campden – a picture perfect market town filled with cottages of Cotswold stone (3.5 miles)
- Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, Batsford – beautiful gardens which the whole family will enjoy (4 miles)
- Court Barn Museum, Chipping Campden – a museum showcasing the work of Cotswold craftspeople and designers (5 miles)
- Sezincote, Moreton-in-Marsh – a uniquely Indian style palace amongst beautiful grounds (5 miles)
- Train - Moreton-in-Marsh railway station (4 miles) has a frequent and direct service to London.
- Taxis - A2B Taxis, Moreton Cars, North Cotswolds Taxis and Tours
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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- Red Lion Cottage is one of our pet-free properties and therefore dogs and other pets are not permitted.
- Red Lion Cottage is an adult-only property and does not accept children or infants.
- The stairs to the first floor have two grabrails and no handrail therefore this property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
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Why we love this
- A charming Cotswold stone cottage nestled in the unspoilt village of Blockley.
- A short drive from popular hot-spots, villages and towns including Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Broadway Tower.
- Visit Blockley Café, a local foodie favourite offering everything from brunch and lunch to afternoon tea, with a relaxed fine-dining experience in the evenings.
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The Location
The village of Blockley is a mostly untouched secret of the Cotswolds. It is one of the larger villages and has a bustling community with a popular village shop and café. The Norman church at its centre was used as a filming location for Father Brown and there are some charming pubs to choose from. Surrounded by fantastic walking routes and stunning scenery you can easily discover this picturesque part of the Cotswolds.
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Beautiful cottage in a lovely village
This charming cottage in the beautiful village of Blockley was everything we hoped for from a stay in the Cotswolds. Blockley is ideally located for visiting other Cotswold attractions, with excellent walking routes right from the doorstep.
The cottage itself is wonderfully traditional and full of character, with cosy rooms, comfortable beds, and a lovely fireplace for the winter months. It was an easy walk to the church and café, and the peaceful surroundings made it a relaxing retreat for our four-day break.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.
Karen
Lovely stay, perfect size for 4 of us for the weekend. Charming spot with great pubs in walking distance.
Amy
We loved our stay. The cottage was just like the pictures: cute, cosy with all the amenities we needed. Very comfy beds. Small private terrace which was great for an evening drink. Good location less than 10 minutes walk into the main village. Parking can be tricky as the road is narrow.
Beth
Quiet and cosy stay
Very good starting point to the Cotswolds. You can also do beautiful walkings from the doorstep. Blockley is a beautiful village.
Britta
Great village and good value for money in Blockley
Nicely situated cottage in the centre of Blockley - the perfect village if you want to be away from the crowds. Cottage was comfortable and had most amenities we needed. We arrived in the early evening in winter (pitch black), however, so the cottage was quite difficult to find as no lights were turned on for us to read the name outside (Id recommend Bolthole retreats doing this for your guests in future). Housekeepers number was provided but didnt answer or call us back to help find it. Outside of that small detail, it was a good stay.
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Red Lion Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the property owner and housekeeper who have taken this onboard and are looking into it. The housekeeper is very sorry they didn’t receive any calls from you but would have been more than happy to assist. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 8th January 2026
Magical stay over Christmas
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Red Lion Cottage. Lovely cottage in a quaint Cotswold village. A warning that it is not really suitable for those who struggle with stairs as the bedrooms are upstairs with a narrow winding staircase although there are well placed handles to assist. The second bedroom is not as large as the main bedroom and the one side of the double bed is against the wall. The bath is upstairs although the shower is downstairs. We loved our stay snd would certainly do it again
Ian
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Red Lion Cottage. Were very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. With your comments regarding the stairs, these can be viewed on the 3D tour on our website. Also under the points of note section we say "The stairs to the first floor have two grabrails and no handrail therefore this property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility". The sizes of the bedrooms are also shown on the floorplans, and you can view these along with the bathrooms, on the 3D tour. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 31st December 2025
Wonderful cottage in a quaint Cotswolds village for a great Christmas. The Christmas tree and decorations just added to such a super homely cottage. Red Lion Cottage in beautiful Blockley.
Ian
Wow, what a great stay we had at the Red Lion Cottage! The cottage looked exactly as we had expected, there was even a Christmas tree. The location was also ideal: in a quiet village, but still a shop and eateries within walking distance and perfect location to explore the Cotswolds. We had a wonderful stay here!
Amina
Stunning location. The cottage is superb, has all you need for a pleasant stay. Five stars from us.
Kasia
The house is extremely comfortable and in a quiet and calm location. The landscape that can be seen from the living room windows makes the stay scenic.
Luis
Relaxing week in the Cotswolds.
Red Lion Cottage is in a great little village and very convenient as a base for touring the Cotswolds.
Cottage is well equipped and clean.
Bed was comfortable and shower was good pressure and WiFi was working well.
Only gripe is the miniature ironing board, why do so many rentals have this instead of a full size proper board? However thats only a minor issue, otherwise the cottage is well suited for a holiday break.
Locals were very friendly and helpful.
Would certainly return again.
Peter
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Red Lion Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding the ironing board has been shared with the property owner who has taken this onboard. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 29th October 2025
Our first cottage stay
We always stay at hotels (usually 5*) but we decided to try a cottage for part of our holiday. Red Lion Cottage in Blockley was very sweet and better than expected. It was clean and had most everything we needed. I will look for a cottage with a washer and dryer next time but for 4 nights, this was perfect. Blockley was a great little village with a lot of charm. Bolthole was good and professional.
Lorraine
We enjoyed every aspect of our stay including its location, the comfort, and the quaintness of the home. The location was great in the middle of the Cotswolds in a charming village.
Benjamin
Lovely cottage in a gorgeous village
Our second visit to Red Lion Cottage was as good as the first, nearly 10 years ago. It is very well equipped, charmingly decorated and very comfortable. We did find it harder to park this time but always managed to find a space. Blockley is a gorgeous village, extremely quiet and set in beautiful countryside. The village shop and cafe are excellent.
Dominic
Disappointing
Cottage was convenient for our needs.
Misrepresented in listing: main bedroom bed is a DOUBLE when advertised as a king sized bed.
Poor bedlinen and towels.
Would have expected more at the charge rate. Disappointing.
Hayley
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your recent stay at Red Lion Cottage. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We’ve updated our website to clarify that the bed in the main bedroom is a double. Your valuable feedback about the bed linen and towels has been shared with the owners, who truly appreciate your comments and are looking into these points.
- Bolthole Retreats, 11th June 2025
Good location, cleanliness, comfort, historic style, kitchen facilities: We could live here!
Mary
Great Weekend STay
Great Weekend stay in this lovely cottage in a great village. No issues at all. I will (like others) mention that the tv did not work however we do not go away to watch tv. There's plenty of street parking even if a bit tight in places however the road is a dead end so no issues with through traffic.
Jason
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on your stay at Red Lion Cottage. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time there. We appreciate your feedback and have shared it with the owner and the property manager. The property manager wishes you had contacted them during your stay, as they would have been more than happy to take a look at the TV for you. They've let us know that this has been fixed and is working as normal. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 13th March 2025
Fantastic location. Lovely cosy cottage. Gorgeous log burner.
Rosemary
Nice cottage
Lovely village but parking impossible! Two pubs neither food for food but nearest nice for drink. Beds ok but a bit soft, biggest not a king size as advertised, second bedroom tiny no proper hanging space.
Cottage nicely furnished but very difficult stairs with grab rails and poor outside space, badly maintained with very steep stairs up to it.
Not value for money as too many things were a problem or missing , e.g. half size kettle, one cup caffe tier, mini freezer compartment iced up . Would not recommend booking with Bolthole Retreats as very unhelpful.
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay at Red Lion Cottage and are disappointed to read your feedback. We advised you that we were able to provide any documentation you needed to supply for your travel insurance if you were not able to make it, however, you had decided to stay at the cottage. The listing online clearly lists the facilities inside the property, and we also provide a 3D tour which visibly shows the layout, staircase and bedroom furniture. We have also shared your feedback with the housekeeper regarding the missing items who has taken this onboard and it will be looked into.
- Bolthole Retreats, 26th June 2024
Short Break in the Cotswolds
The Cottage is in a quintessential village, perhaps more remembered for being the location of the filming of Father Brown, than its history as one of the many mill villages.
Streets are very narrow, parking is difficult to find and there are no street numbers! The Red Lion Cottage is a wonderfully converted building that makes the best use of the space. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen fully stocked. It would have been nice to have a Nespresso machine, something other Bolthole Retreat locations have.
There are many amazing country walks directly from the Village, which is also very central for touring other unique Cotswolds villages. The local pub is well run by Sri Lankans serving British and ethnic dishes. There is also a very good Village Hub coffee shop serving coffee and food all day.
Deborah
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Red Lion Cottage. We have shared your feedback with the owner who has taken this onboard and it will be looked into.
- Bolthole Retreats, 21st May 2024
Lovely stay
Lovely stay, a great location and a clean warm , welcoming house . A small point, the back door did not open to access the bin and there were no clear instructions for discarding rubbish, which I think could be made clearer for future guests . Thank you
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for your recent stay at Red Lion Cottage. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. All instructions regarding refuse & recycling are included in the welcome guide.
- Bolthole Retreats, 19th April 2024
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