Spinner's Cottage
Spinner’s Cottage is the epitome of Burford charm. Resting in the most historic part of the picturesque town you will succumb to the beauty of this Grade II listed house. Relax by the woodburning stove admiring the charming original features, spend time in the hidden garden and enjoy the benefits of this sublime Cotswold location. A stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of the High Street with its boutique shops and independent cafes, Spinner’s Cottage is an idyllic choice for those looking to discover the Gateway to the Cotswolds.
Overview
This enchanting Cotswold stone cottage is a hidden gem, tucked away on the edge of Burford’s lively centre. Dating back to the 1500s it is full of characterful original features making a quaint getaway in one of England’s most picturesque towns.
Inside, the cottage combines a blend of old-world charm with modern comfort. Cook up a feast of local produce in the traditional kitchen to be enjoyed together before gathering fireside. At the end of the day each bedroom is a cosy retreat with one offering lovely church views. In the master suite on the top floor, you rest beneath wooden beams before spending another day exploring this glorious part of the Cotswolds. With its handy en-suite this bedroom is a snug hideaway.
Cherish time spent in the garden, a floral hideaway which is a hard thing to find in the middle of Burford. Sitting behind these historic worker’s cottages, the gardens have a higgledy piggledy nature which embraced a sense of community meaning you may see your neighbours passing by. It is a delightful spot for a BBQ or just to sit and soak up the peaceful surroundings. Beyond the garden you can explore the highlights of this honey-coloured town. Along the winding mediaeval streets are independent shops, eateries and havens for searching for antiques. Discover the town’s past at the ancient church of St.John the Baptist and stroll the River Windrush. With all these delights on your doorstep you won’t need to travel far, but within easy reach is popular Burford Garden Centre, the exclusive shopping hub of Daylesford and Blenheim Palace.
Ground Floor
Open Plan Living/Dining Area
The heart of this delightful cottage is the open plan living area. Exposed beams are highlighted above with a flagstone floor underfoot, it is like stepping back in time. A wonderful introduction to the cottage you can rest beside the fire and set the dining table for meals together. The small TV is hidden away in the carved wooden cupboard beside the fireplace.
Kitchen
Bringing modern conveniences to your stay, the kitchen embraces a traditional design with hidden appliances. Start your day by preparing breakfast here to be taken out into the garden.
First Floor
Bedroom Three
This double bedroom boasts the best view in the house, looking across to St John’s church between the climbing roses. The ceiling in this room stretches high above you with wooden beams and a skylight which makes this room light and airy.
Bedroom Two
Start your day here with a coffee at the window seat, watching people pass along the street below. This delightful king-size bedroom has an adjoining dressing area with a chest of drawers. This space would be ideal for setting up a travel cot or for children to play.
Bathroom
The bathroom is a haven at the end of a busy day where you can spend time in a bubbly bathtub or get ready for an evening at one of the fabulous eateries of Burford.
Second Floor
Bedroom One
Nestled at the top of the cottage, the master king-size bedroom is tucked beneath the beams and is open to the stairs. Full of character, the windows look across the neighbouring rooftops. Staying in this room you have the added benefit of an en-suite.
En-Suite
The elegant en-suite embraces the original features, keeping the wooden beams which run through from the bedroom and there is a contemporary shower, stone sink and exposed stone wall.
Outside
Spinner's Cottage has a unique secluded garden nestled amongst the neighbouring spaces where a table seating four is surrounded by greenery. Gather for a BBQ or relax with a book and cup of tea in this pleasant spot.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - King-size
Bedroom Three - Double
2 Bathrooms - 1 En-suite Shower Room, 1 Bathroom
Fire - Logs Provided For An Initial Fire 01 October - 31 March
Oven
Hob
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Coffee Machine - Illy Pod Espresso
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 6
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 50-99 Mbps
TV - Not Smart, Access To Freeview Only
Board Games
Baby/child Equipment Not Provided
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area - Seats 4
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - Limited On-street Parking And Free Car Park 3-minute Walk
On your Doorstep
The closest supermarket is a Coop on Burford High Street. For a bigger shop head to Carterton (4 miles) which has an Asda, Morrisons and Aldi or Witney (8 miles) where there is a Lidl and Waitrose. Burford also has some excellent independent food shops, including W.J Castle butcher’s shop, Lynwood and Co bakery, Hanley’s Deli, The Cotswold Cheese Company and the Bakery on the Hill.
Eating Out:
- The Cotswold Arms, Burford – atmospheric 15th century pub with a great atmosphere (1 min walk)
- The Lamb Inn, Burford – traditional country pub with charming garden serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner (6 min walk)
- The Farmer’s Dog, Burford – Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, serving British fare with an on-site butcher and Hawkstone bottle shop (3 miles)
- The Swan Inn, Swinbrook – wisteria-clad pub on the banks of the River Windrush with super seasonal dining (3 miles)
- The Wheatsheaf Inn, Northleach – highly regarded seasonal dining in a charming atmosphere (9.5 miles)
Burford is surrounded by fantastic walking. To stretch your legs on arrival, you could take a short, circular stroll around the churchyard and along the path following the River Windrush and back. Once settled in, try a five-mile walk out of Burford to Great and Little Barrington along the Windrush Valley and back again, or do a two-hour circular walk taking in Fulbrook and Woodford.
Places to Visit:
- Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens – home to one of the UK’s largest zoological collections (3 miles)
- Bourton-on-the-Water – much-photographed village with a series of bridges crossing the River Windrush (9 miles)
- Stow-on-the-Wold – ancient market town and one of the highest points in the Cotswolds (10 miles)
- Train - The nearest train station is Charlbury (8.5 miles), with a frequent service to Oxford, Reading and London Paddington.
- Taxis - Wychwood Taxis
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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- 2 well-behaved dogs are permitted at the cottage for an additional fee.
- Spinner's Cottage has a charming garden, access is required through this space to two neighbouring properties.
- St John the Baptist church bells ring every hour, which is an endearing feature that most guest quickly get used to. The bells are also rung on Sunday mornings, Tuesday evenings and when there is a wedding.
- The cottage is set over three floors with two flights of narrow and steep stairs. There are also a number of internal steps. This property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
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Why we love this
- Grade II listed cottage with original features, a cosy woodburning stove, and a hidden garden perfect for relaxing.
- Steps from Burford High Street, artisan shops, cafés, and walking routes along the River Windrush.
- Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Norton, and Cirencester are all just a short drive away.
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The Location
Spinner's Cottage is just a few paces away from the historic High Street, where you will find artisan boutiques, cafés and interesting pubs. Walk to the top of the High Street and look back down the hill to enjoy one of the most exquisite views in the Cotswolds – and perhaps the finest ‘streetscape’ in England. The River Windrush flows alongside opening up a network of walking routes for you to follow. Burford is also perfectly located for exploring the rest of the Cotswolds with highlights such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Norton, Cirencester and Woodstock all within easy reach.
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A cottage weekend break in Burford
We stayed for the weekend to celebrate my husbands 50th. The cottage is old and steeped with character - old beams, wonky floor boards, log burning fire. The kitchen is small but has everything you need in it. The bedroom and a good size with very comfortable beds. Great central location with wonderful bars and restaurants a short distance away. Lovely to wake to the sound of the church bells - a real treat!
Renata
Disappointing
Unfortunately we were disappointed with this property. It is significantly smaller than the photos show it to be. Whilst there are 6 beds, the downstarirs is not big enough to accomodate 6 people. We were a party of 5 adults and two dogs which was uncomfortably cramped. The kitchen could only accomodate 2 people at a time and only having one two person sofa & an armchair meant that two people either had to sit on a dining chair or on the floor. The lighting in the lounge was completely inadequate with there only being two table lamps, one with a very dim bulb and the other didn't work at all.
The overall up keep of the property was poor. There were a number of areas with paint peeling off the wall and one bedroom had damp patches on the wall and was damp enough that there was a slug on the bed!!!!! The door knob on the door to the top floor fell off every time it was used and the shower lever in the bath fell off when it was moved meaning we only had one usable shower for the 5 of us.
As an owner of a property let and a period property, I would not be happy to charge holiday makers to stay in a property in this condition.
The log burner was nice and the house is in an excellent location.
My recommendation would be to redecorate throughout, fix the broken appliances and let it as a 4 person property not 6.
Debbie
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Spinners Cottage. We’re very sorry to hear that the property didn’t meet all your expectations. Regarding the size of the downstairs, we do have a 3D tour and a floorplan available on our website, which gives a clear idea of the layout and room sizes before booking. We’ve also shared your valuable feedback with the property owner, who has taken on board your comments about the upkeep and has confirmed that the appliances you mentioned have now been fixed. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds in the future.
- Bolthole Retreats, 13th January 2026
A pleasant stay and communication from Bolthole was very good.
David
Cotswolds Holiday Headquarter
It was perfekt to live there
Best Place for Holiday in cotswolds
Central Place with Kit of Shops and Restaurants
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Guest
Had a good stay in Burford. Lovely spot and very convenient.
Gordon
Lovely cottage super location but
The cottage was in a fabulous location and very clean. However the on line photographs are very misleading - the cottage is very dark with not enough lighting even during a very sunny day (more lamps needed) the beds had two flat pillows each and were not at all comfortable or inviting. The photos showed 4 pillows per bed.
Towels provided were of a lovely quality however you cant run the 2 showers simultaneously.
The cottage was functional but absolutely no wow factor at all - could only be used as a place to sleep not at all comfortable to spend any length of time in. Overall very basic. We were slightly disappointed.
Would recommend to others for the location and cleanliness but would have to say it was basic - very overpriced!!
Neil
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts following your recent stay at Spinner’s Cottage. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the beautiful location and found the cottage to be spotlessly clean. We're sorry to hear that you felt the online photographs didn’t quite reflect your experience. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and has been shared with the owner, who is taking your comments on board and looking into them carefully.
- Bolthole Retreats, 27th June 2025
Excellent accommodation
A lovely cottage with a beautiful church at the end of the road, and around the corner from the Main Street in Burford. Three storeys of comfort and delight. Would definitely visit again. Pretty, clean, and a really helpful housekeeper.
Karen
Quaint cottage in the heart of Burford
Lovely place to stay in the heart of Burford, TV didn't work but wasn't too much of an issue for us.
Watson
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on your recent stay at Spinners Cottage. We’re really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay.. Your feedback is truly appreciated and has been shared with owner and housekeeper. The housekeeper mentioned they would have been more than happy to pop over and take a look at the TV if they'd known and they’ve assured us it’s being sorted as quickly as possible. We do hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 23rd April 2025
A few points
The cottage could benefit from more lighting in the living room as very dark. It could do with another comfy chair as could not seat 5 people comfortably. The bedrooms could do with a mirror. The oven was very dirty and could have done with a clean so we didn't like to use it. We could not sit in garden comfortably as chairs were locked in shed along with bbq and we weren't given the combination for the lock. We rang the number given to us but they didn't know the code. Beware of dog mess too in garden right outside back door. Apart from these points we did have a good weekend. Very central position, lots of good pubs with lovely food. Lovely places to visit.
Rose
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Spinner's Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner and housekeeper, who are looking into the points you raised. They also mentioned that if you had contacted them about the dog mess and the oven, they would have been more than happy to assist with cleaning these issues for you. We're pleased to inform you that these have since been addressed. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 11th April 2025
Wonderful, homely cottage in a great location close to the charming places to visit in Burford.
Sue
Gorgeous cottage in Burford!
Rosie
Weekend stay in Burford
Great location and a lovely characterful cottage which we rented for 2 couples. Beds were really comfortable and its very tastefully furnished. However its shame there isnt another armchair in the living room as the wooden window seat isnt the most comfortable. Also a microwave would be handy in the kitchen.
Judith
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Spinners Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board and these will be looked into.
- Bolthole Retreats, 14th November 2024
Beautiful cottage in the gorgeous Burford. Would highly recommend.
Catriona
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