Corner Cottage, Bretforton, Cotswolds

Corner Cottage is a gorgeous, 17th-century, timber-framed holiday home with contemporary facilities that blend perfectly with its Grade-II listed charm. The cottage sleeps 3 (+1) across 2 bedrooms and has an immaculate, contemporary kitchen and family shower room and a cosy living-dining room, with an impressive, original inglenook. The cottage has a lawn with a patio, off-street parking. It sits at the heart of historic Bretforton, with the Fleece Inn a 2-minute walk away. Accepts one dog*. The space As you arrive at the end of Main Street, the historic properties of the Bretforton Estate lie ahead, with Corner Cottage, as the name suggests, situated exactly on the corner, opposite Bretforton House Farm. This ancient farmstead, along with Corner Cottage, has been owned by the same family for over 250 years. The quaint design, exposed timbers and original stone walls give off the feel of a fairy-tale house, complete with an apple tree that bears lots of fruit for guests to enjoy. This perfectly formed, timber-framed holiday cottage has been meticulously renovated to a very high standard and decorated throughout using subtle hues of white and greys with accents of colour, and beautiful lined curtains, to create a restful retreat. On the ground floor is a cosy living room and dining area, with a spectacular inglenook and original bread oven, and a contemporary kitchen and shower room. On the first floor are two bedrooms, one super spacious, delightfully quirky master room, with a king-size bed, and one compact bunk bedroom that’s ideal for two young children or one adult. The cottage has a small lawn with an apple tree, the fruit of which guests are encouraged to collect and enjoy, and a patio and gravel area to the front with a picnic bench set. A path curls around the back of the cottage where there is a low fence dividing Corner Cottage’s Garden from the neighbour’s property. Corner Cottage has an off-street parking space beside the garden is accessed via a shared driveway. Ground Floor Step through the front door into the kitchen. On the back of the door is a handy row of coat hooks. Kitchen: This contemporary, dual aspect kitchen has been very cleverly designed to include all the equipment and appliances needed for a self-catering stay. In addition, there is a bar table with two high stools and a recessed worktop with USB charger sockets where guests can sit and use a laptop while on a workation or planning a day’s outing. Living Room-Dining Area: This delightful, cosy room will immediately remind you of the cottage’s 400-year history, with its exposed timbers and huge inglenook complete with original bread oven. The living room is furnished with two, comfy sofas - one of which is tucked into the inglenook - a 43” Smart TV, an occasional table and reading lights. It has and has lovely wooden flooring, with a richly coloured rug, and beautiful lined curtains to draw together on a chilly winter’s evening. To one side of the inglenook is a dining table and chairs to comfortably seat up to four guests. (Fourth chair not shown.) Family Shower Room: Just off the living room is a spacious and contemporary family shower room with a walk-in corner shower, with an overhead and hand-held shower head, a washbasin with an LED/Bluetooth speaker mirror, a toilet, and a heated towel rail. (Please note, the shower room’s ceiling and shower head are quite low and may not be suitable for taller guests.) Utility Cupboard: This handy cupboard is located under the stairs, opposite the shower room, and houses the washer-dryer, the ironing equipment, the router, bin bags and other handy housekeeping items.   First Floor Duck your head as you pass from the living room up the fairly narrow and tight, carpeted staircase (with a bannister and handrail) to the two bedrooms. Bedroom One: The master bedroom will be a lovely surprise: it’s big, bright and colourful - yet includes a nod to its past, with its exposed timbers and an extra-wide window ‘ledge’, which covers the whole of the inglenook below. The bedroom is furnished with a contemporary, king-size bed with a colourful footstool, bedside tables and reading lights (all perfectly levelled over the quirkily uneven floor to ensure a super comfortable sleep). There’s a chest of drawers and an in-built wardrobe to store and hang your clothes. A big and beautiful mirror hangs on the main wall, reigning impressively over the room. Bedroom Two: Across the little landing is the compact but charming children’s room. It is furnished with a bunk bed (two full-size singles), a tall chest of drawers with a reading lamp on top, a large mirror, hooks for hanging clothes and an in-built wardrobe. (This room is suitable for two young children or - due to the limited space - one adult.) Outside Corner Cottage has a small lawn and a patio with a gravel path leading to a shared parking area. The patio is immediately outside the front/kitchen door, making it super convenient for carrying out evening drinks and alfresco meals. An apple tree sits outside the kitchen windows and bears an abundance of fruit, which guests are encouraged to collect and enjoy. Guest access Guests have full access to the house, small garden, patio and parking area. Other things to note Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences. Corner Cottage is a 17th century, timber-framed building. While it has huge character and charm, it is not suitable for everyone. The stairs are quite narrow and tight. The bedroom floors are very uneven. Ceiling height varies and is low in places. The bathroom ceiling and shower head are quite low and may not be suitable for taller guests. 1 well-behaved dog/s are welcome for an additional fee of £45 per dog. This fee is not included in the rental price. Please advise us at the time of booking if you are bringing a dog/s and you will be sent a request for the additional fee. Corner Cottage sleeps a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children - the bunk bedroom is not big enough to accommodate two adults. Corner Cottage accepts a maximum of 1 infant. The cottage has a high-speed internet connection, but mobile phone coverage is weak, depending on the provider.