Garden Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No

Reviews

Mr & Mrs Brewer

“We had a great break in a relaxing cottage.”

Lovely location with great access to so many interesting local places. Thank you\

Lovely location with great access to so many interesting local places. Thank you\ Mr & Mrs Brewer

“Very warm reception, everything was well prepared”
Pauline Scott

“Needed a rest and relaxation and came to the perfect place.”

A little piece of heaven - thank you.
Mrs Edwards

“: Garden Cottage is a warm, cosy, comfortable, and well equipped cottage.”

It has lovely grounds that you can roam around in. The Owners left us a Cream Tea, Flowers, and a 50th Wedding Anniversary card, all which were very much appreciated.
S and H Markland

“Had a wonderful stay, enjoyed the garden.”

An excellent spot for a rest!
Marianne Rattray

“Lovely Cottage in a beautiful garden.”

The welcome pack (courgette and pistachio cake and flowers) on arrival was much appreciated.
Susan and Brett Davis

“There was nothing to fault.”

Beautiful surroundings and very comfortable cottage.
David Taylor

“Great place to stay, very comfortable and lovely surroundings.”

.....Thanks for the memories!
Mr Birkinshaw

“The cottage was cosy, clean and nicely furnished, a perfect base for visiting the nearby pretty villages as well as Oxford and Blenheim.”

The owners were the perfect hosts, even providing a very welcome cream tea. All in all a very relaxing holiday.
Mr Longman

“Lovely setting, pretty cottage, nice pubs.”
Mr and Mrs Haslam - Edinburgh

“Vary comfortable relaxing and warm.”

The cottage was perfect for our requirements.
Ms Bacherini - Florence, Italy

“Really fantastic, peaceful place.”

Thank you.
Mrs Burrows - Dunfermline

“It is a charming property and the setting is beautiful.”

A lovely week, not spoilt by the rain.
Mr Sheppard - Clacton on sea

“Well presented immaculate cottage.”

Very warm welcome. Beautiful setting. Had a very relaxed week. Lovely welcome with cake. Love the dogs and looking forward to enjoying the chutneys and jams.
“Such a comfortable and relaxing holiday”
saabye

“We enjoyed the garden, Niki and Lawrence were very welcoming.”
“Well equipped, beautiful setting and friendly welcome”
Mr and Mrs Bacon - Sheffield

“Lovely weather, enjoyed relaxing in the garden after our busy days in Cirencester, Cheltenham and Lacock.”

Enjoyed walks to Bampton.
“Attractive from the outside and inside, practicl layout, detached with privacy, suit a couple”
“Very clean and well equipped with a pleasant large garden”
Mr Howard - Congleton

“Perfect holiday cottage in lovely location with friendly welcoming owners.”

Thank you for the cream teas and the flowers. We have really enjoyed the week in this lovely comfortable cottage.
“Idyllic scenery and quiet enviroment, lovely little cottage and nice surprises at the end of the garden (the stream)”
Mr and Mrs McIntosh - Dunfermline

“The owner goes out of her way to make your stay as comfortable and pleasing as possible.”

Love the layout and the ability to walk out to the patio from the kitchen into a beautiful/large garden. The cream tea just hit the spot. It means another visit we hope in the not so distant future.
“A very good high standard cottage”
Mr and Mrs Patterson - Preston

“The cream tea and fresh flowers on arrival were lovely touches, thank you so much.”

The cottage is very comfortable and the gardens superb. A perfect spot for a week in the Cotswolds and loved the loo with a view!!
“Ideal location, off road parking, lovely listed building, great garden, very quiet”
Mr and Mrs Gutierrez - - USA

“Our hosts were so welcoming and helpful.”

The cottage was perfect. This is our second stay and there is nothing we'd change, it was perfect.
“Good in comparison to other cottages we have rented”
“Welcoming hosts, beautiful gardens, cosy and well stocked, slighty more comfy sofa would make it a 5”
Clive Williams

“Wonderful restorative stay in a truly stunning location.”
pennington

“We enjoyed our stay in the garden cottage.”

Our welcome by Mrs Clarke was friendly and informative. The location was delightful. We enjoyed the lovely garden and the generally good weather allowed us to sit outside and use the patio. Not having wifi was a disappointment, we spend the summer in Europe every year and always check that wifi is available so that we can keep in touch with family in Australia. For such a small cottage the facilities were good. lots of hot5 water, an excellent shower and comprehensive kitchen utilities. The bed was comfortable but perhaps a new duvet and pillows would be an improvement..
Mr and Mrs Schepers - Netherlands

“Nice settings, comfortable, well equipped.”

We enjoyed our stay very very much.
Roberts

“Very lovely property, however there was no wifi and hardly any service”
Plumb

“Beautiful setting and furnishings”
dimsey

“Beautiful Location - cosy, comfortable cottage, caring owners.”

A beautiful "jewel in the crown" of English cottages.
Craughwell

“It is a beautiful cosy cottage amid a beautiful garden, even in the dead of winter, the clarkes are very friendly and accommodating.”
Boyes

“Excellent Property in a great location, very helpful owners”
Vane

“Thank you for a great, peaceful and cosy place to stay.”
Blodgett

“Everything was expected and niki was wonderful, so helpful!”

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Righton

“A delightful cottage from which to explore the glorious autumn colours of the cotswolds”
Green

“Perfect base from which to explore the cotswolds”
Edwards

“Lovely Peaceful cottage in a beautiful area.”
Shaw

“Lean, Warm, cosy and private”
Clark

“Very cosy, good location, Lovely garden.”

one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in for a long time, pity we couldn't have stayed longer
Jones

“Thank you for a relaxing week, loved the homemade marmalade”
Herbert

“A perfect place to stay”
dingemans

“Garden cottage is the best cottage we ever stayed in, a very friendly host.”

We enjoyed an extended relaxing week in your mums dear Garden cottage. Knowign the surroundings already quite well, we visited old & new charming spots & lunch pubs. The pair of you have made raw grounds into a real gem, with the knowledge of its history documented by niki, we admire you even more.
Mr and Mrs S.

“Beautiful setting and gardens.”

Well equipped and a friendly, helpful owner.
Hind

“Peaceful, relaxed, helpful hosts.”
Mr V.

“A lovely place to stay.”

Excellent base for seeing The Cotswolds.
Mr and Mrs S.

“We will always treasure the wonderful week spent at your cottage.”

Thank you for your hospitality and kindness in helping us celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary and upcoming 85th birthday.
crossman

“Close to the Cotswolds but in the countryside, after a day out lovely to come back to a beautiful cottage and private garden.”

What a haven to return to after a day on the trail, driving, walking, exploring villages over the Cotswold countryside
Mr and Mrs E.

“Very pleasurable stay in a stunning location.”

Had issues with heating and hot-water. (Owner comment: the problems with the boiler have now been resolved).
Mr and Mrs S.

“The cottage is gorgeous - especially the garden.”

Could do with a new frying pan! (Owner comment: this has now been replaced).
Mr and Mrs M.

“Loved everything about the cottage - really enjoyed our weekend.”
Mrs M.

“Had an amazing few days in The Cotswolds and your cottage.”

Thanks for your friendly welcome and for the flowers and cake.
Mr and Mrs T.

“Can't think of any improvements - the layout of the cottage worked very well and we enjoyed staying here very much.”

A fabulous garden to sit in and enjoy.
sodel

“Free access to garden, good location, very kind owners, beautiful & quiet”
Mr and Mrs D.

“Really enjoyed our stay - hosts very welcoming and helpful.”

Thank you for the flowers from your garden for our wedding anniversary.
Mr and Mrs S.

“Our stay was short and sweet - just like the cottage!”
Mr and Mrs Schonheit - Germany

“It was a nice and beautiful holiday.”

Thank you for the Lemon and lavender cake and the beautiful flowers.
Mr Leibeck

“Thank you for a lovely 2 weeks in the cute cottage.”
Mr&Mrs Ward

“Many thanks for the lovely chocolate cake.”

We had a lovely stay in your peaceful cottage and visited many historic and pictureseque places over thr two weeks. Great place to explore the Cotswolds from Thank you\ Mr & Mrs Ward
Mr&Mrs Sneddon

“We thoroughly enjoyed the comfort of relaximng at your gorgeous Garden Cottage - thanks”
Mr & Mrs Geddes

“Perfect place, made even more memorable by the Clarke's welcome.”

Thank you Nikki & Lawrence for letting us share your garden!
Mr & Mrs Ferry

“Beautiful Cottage in a lovely location, will definitely recommend.”
Mr Mol

“Lovely Cottage, great surroundings.”

Very friendly hosts - perfect stay.
Ms Bontoft

“Exactly as pictured.”

Friendly and welcoming owners. This stay was just what we needed before becoming parents. Nikki and Lawrence were lovely and answered any questions we had. Thanks for the cake and flowers on arrival! We chose the cottage for its location in the centre of everywhere we wanted to visit, including Oxford (plenty to see and do). Bath was a bit further but the baths were a lovely insight into Roman England. The Cotswold Wildlife Park on the doorstep is a good day out, not just for children in well established gardens. Don't forget to just drive around and look at all the small villages - gorgeous!
Mr Thwaite

“We loved the garden and the views of the garden from the cottage and the owners of the cottage were extremely friendly and helpful.”
Mr & Mrs Clark

“The cottage is gorgeous!”

Lovely dÃ©cor & comfortable living. Friendly and helpful owners.
Mr & Mrs Walker

“Wonderful conclusion to our UK trip.”

We hope to return in the future for a longer stay in the delightful Garden Cottage!
Ms Fairhall

“Excellent location, peaceful stay, warm welcome, beautiful cottage!”
Mr Groom

“Cosy Cottage, lovely garden- a good week, thanks.”
Mr Seeger

“Lovely detached cottage; furbished and equipped to the highest standards, in a very quiet setting.”
Mr & Mrs Chambers

“Cottage was very clean& comfortable, set in beautiful gardens with very welcoming hosts - welcome pack, flowers and cake were appreciated.”
Mrs Porter

“Had a great week relaxing and getting away from the humdrum and stress of life.”

Very enjoyable and lovely cottage, gardens and surroundings.
Mrs Davis

“Beautiful setting, cottage just a little snug, owner a lovely friendly lady”
Mr Biddlecombe

“Cottage was beautiful but smaller than we had expected.”
Mrs Ridgeway

“Totally relaxing setting, loved the cottage and gardens and Nicki's talented craftwork”
Mr&Mrs Nickson

“Wonderful surroundings, cannot recommend it highly enough.”
Mrs Garden

“Beautiful garden setting, loved the chocolate cake!”

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Mr& Mrs Plimmer

“Lovely surroundings, friendly hosts and everything needed for an enjoyable stay.”
Mrs McIntosh

“This cottage, which is a delight is also in a very pretty setting.”

The surrounding gardens are tranquil and extensive. The owners are very welcoming and go out of their way to help.
Mr & Mrs Holmes

“The cottage is fully equipped, clean and comfortable.”

A creak tea on arrival is well appreciated.\ Mrs & Mrs Holmes
Mr & Mrs West

“Nothing to improve!”

We booked it as we have been before and was still as good as before. Our second visit and we are still blown away by this lovely place. Niki and Lawrence are so welcoming and even provided a chocolate cake too - it's very moorish, thank you so much!!
Mr&Mrs South

“Lovely gardens, nice cottage a good weather\ Mr & Mrs South”
Mr & Mrs Webb

“Very spacious terrace, ideal for sitting out and a lovely big garden.”

Welcoming but discreet hosts and lovely. We had a lovely holiday, super cottage and gardens. Thank you!\ Mr & Mrs Webb
Mr & Mrs Grey

“Very clean, everything on hand, in a good position.”

Delightful setting, lots to see and do and wonderful weather!!\ Mr&Mrs Grey
Mr M Henry

“Exellent location and owners very helpful.”

The cream teas and flowers on arrival were lovely. The cottage and weather were lovely. Thank you\ Mr M Henry
Mrs Grange

“Smaller than we imagined from the website, BUT as cute as a button!”

A really cosy cottage which we liked very much. A great host - a warm welcome from Niki and the 3 wooly girls in the paddock!!! The shower is very good and the bed very comfortable. Glorious setting in the garden.\ We loved the Cotswolds (who wouldn't), so we snapped up this late deal a couple of days before thank bank holiday weekend. Luckily for us it's such a wonderful peaceful place to stay. Pottering about in Burford, Stow on the Wold - retail therapy. We had lunch at the Lamb & Flag in Crawleys on Niki's recommendation - lovely meal and well priced!
mrs & Mrs Groves

“The fantastic garden is amazing, just look at what can be achieved over 34 years!”

Very clean and comfortable cottage. We loved our cream tea on arrival. Thank you!\ Mr & Mrs Groves
Mr Leijtens

“Clean, well equipped, friendly, good-feel.”

Thanks for a quick wind-down, We loved every aspect!
Mr and Mrs Quine

“Lovely, well-equipped cottage with beautiful garden and friendly owners.”

Very effective booking, was easy with good communication.
Mr and Mrs Jackson

“Thank you for the cream tea.”

Lovely gardens, we enjoyed our week.
Mr & Mrs L

“What a find for us!”

We shall return, thank you very much
Mr Williams

“The cottage is kept to a high standard in a lovely area.”

It is in a great position in the Cotswolds. We had a lovely week in the superb cottage. Thanks for the cream tea and the hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Birkinshaw

“Staying in a cottage was a pleasure, peaceful location and thoughtfully equipped.”

A very enjoyable experience. The cream tea was a very welcome and unexpected surprise on arrival. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this delightful cottage.
Sodal

“I liked the photos, and especially the garden.”

Mrs Sodal, July 2017.
Mr & Mrs P

“Compact - tasteful - Lovely setting.”
Mr & Mrs M.T

“A very peaceful and tranquil week, especially early morning when we sat outside and watched the sun rise.”

A great chill out week - thanks.
Mr & Mrs W

“A special place, made more delightful by Niki's welcome.”

A most relaxing time, lovely cottage with beautiful surroundings. Ideal Place to stay whilst visiting friends, your garden reflects the dedication and love that you have put in to it - well done. A warm and friendly greeting and a beautiful cottage and enviroment.
Mr & Mrs H

“Thanks for the lovely stay - cottage and gardens are lovely, a great base for visiting friends and the cotswolds.”

\ Lots to do and see. Cottage to a very high standard with everything catered for.
Mrs M

“Flowers and cake nice touch.”
Mr D

“Beautiful view, great shower!”

Friendly and helpful. Excellent facilities and location.
Mr & Mrs C

“Bright and attractive interior”
Mr & Mrs C

“Thank you Niki for your warm welcome and kindness.”

The cottage is lovely and having such beautiful gardens and surroundings was an absolute pleasure
Mrs B

“Very charming cottage and hosts - we loved it”
Mr & Mrs G

“Thank you for your warm hospitality, what a wonderful little cottage!”

I fell in love with the garden, we'll never forget it
Mr & Mrs P

“Beautiful place to stay, gorgeous cottage, everything is perfect!”

Thank you
Mr Mahsinok

“Lovely place with a beautiful garden, Thanks.”
Mr & Mrs K

“Thank you for making our stay such a wonderful experience”
Mrs C

“Perfect place to welcome the spring, thanks for a warm welcome - wish it could have been longer.”

Will recommend it!
Mr & Mrs P

“What a beautiful place a small paradise!”
Mr & Mrs G

“Thank you for your warm welcome - your cottage is a little gem in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds”
Mr & Mrs M

“We can't thank you enough for the delightful experience staying in your beautiful cottage.”

The gardens, your pleasant help, all has added to the pleasaure of being here! Many thanks for your help and kindness
Mr & Mrs O

“This was by far the best cottage we have stayed in and warmest welcome we have had in all our travels in England.”

The cosy cottage classy furniture and magnificent garden made our stay very enjoyable
Mr and Mrs Parekh

“The cottage is homely and thoughtfully decorated and easily provides for one's basic needs.”

It overlooks a lovely garden. The website was user-friendly and detailed enabling a search relevant to one's needs. Good follow-up instructions.
Mr Yates

“Clean, modern and beautiful outlook and surroundings.”

Good Wi-Fi connection and great website.
Ms Mollitt

“All though small the cottage is comfortable and well equipped and the garden is a real pleasure.”

The website is very user friendly and the booking service is efficient.
Mr and Mrs Bromwich

“Tom is a little to tall for the cottage.”

The shower is fantastic, the black-out curtains are very effective for a good nights sleep and a really well stocked kitchen. One thing to improve is the sofa. The website is very easy to navigate, very helpful and we would use it again.
Ms Clement

“Sweet little cottage with beautiful gardens, a lovely break.”

I booked through the website and found it easy to use.
Mr and Mrs Thwaite

“For two people this cottage was exceptional and provided everything we needed - Huge in style and charm.”

A real find and hope to visit again!
Mr Badhan and Mrs Douglas

“Cottage is lovely and Niki is a wonderful host.”

We had a wonderful weekend and the sun actually shone! We will definitely come back. The website was very efficient, no problems or hassles.
Mr Hunter

“The little cottage was delightful and set in beautiful gardens.”

The curtains ,pictures etc were lovely.

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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Washing machine

The property

Garden Cottage is a delightful holiday cottage located adjacent to the wonderful Shilbrook Manor, itself a listed building built around the 1860's.

The property has undergone a complete overhaul and today provides a high standard of self catering accommodation whilst overlooking a simply stunning garden of two acres.

The cottage is situated on the edge of the hamlet of Black Bourton, which has history dating back to 1086, and is within easy reach of popular spots such as Burford, Woodstock and Lechlade on Thames.

This romantic hideaway is ideal for a couple who want to escape to the Cotswolds.The owner, who is a garden designer, is also a keen horticulturalist very happy to sell plants (when and where possible!) in addition to eggs and home made preserves.

Accommodation

All ground floor. One double bedroom with en suite shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room with sitting area and French doors leading to terrace.

Amenities

Central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge,TV with Freeview, DVD
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking
Enclosed terrace with furniture and BBQ
Shared use of landscaped garden
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 4 mins walk.

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About the location

BLACK BOURTON

Bampton 2 miles; Burford 7 miles; Oxford 21 miles.

Black Bourton is a small medieval village in Oxfordshire, notably the birthplace of influential novelist Maria Edgeworth and painter William Turner of Oxford. Black Bourton has an excellent gastropub and is home to St Mary the Virgin Church which features superb 13th century wall paintings carefully uncovered in 1932. The nearby village of Bampton, one of the principle locations for Downton Abbey, is well worth a visit to discover the many sites of interest, including the West Oxfordshire Arts Gallery. Burford, the ‘gateway' to the Cotswolds, is within easy reach, and Oxford is just 21 miles away. An excellent base for touring this beautiful region.

Region Information

Cotswolds Cottage Holidays

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Reviews

“We had a great break in a relaxing cottage.”

“Very warm reception, everything was well prepared”

“Needed a rest and relaxation and came to the perfect place.”

“: Garden Cottage is a warm, cosy, comfortable, and well equipped cottage.”

“Had a wonderful stay, enjoyed the garden.”

“Lovely Cottage in a beautiful garden.”

“There was nothing to fault.”

“Great place to stay, very comfortable and lovely surroundings.”

“The cottage was cosy, clean and nicely furnished, a perfect base for visiting the nearby pretty villages as well as Oxford and Blenheim.”

“Lovely setting, pretty cottage, nice pubs.”

“Vary comfortable relaxing and warm.”

“Really fantastic, peaceful place.”

“It is a charming property and the setting is beautiful.”

“Well presented immaculate cottage.”

“Such a comfortable and relaxing holiday”

“We enjoyed the garden, Niki and Lawrence were very welcoming.”

“Well equipped, beautiful setting and friendly welcome”

“Lovely weather, enjoyed relaxing in the garden after our busy days in Cirencester, Cheltenham and Lacock.”

“Attractive from the outside and inside, practicl layout, detached with privacy, suit a couple”

“Very clean and well equipped with a pleasant large garden”

“Perfect holiday cottage in lovely location with friendly welcoming owners.”

“Idyllic scenery and quiet enviroment, lovely little cottage and nice surprises at the end of the garden (the stream)”

“The owner goes out of her way to make your stay as comfortable and pleasing as possible.”

“A very good high standard cottage”

“The cream tea and fresh flowers on arrival were lovely touches, thank you so much.”

“Ideal location, off road parking, lovely listed building, great garden, very quiet”

“Our hosts were so welcoming and helpful.”

“Good in comparison to other cottages we have rented”

“Welcoming hosts, beautiful gardens, cosy and well stocked, slighty more comfy sofa would make it a 5”

“Wonderful restorative stay in a truly stunning location.”

“We enjoyed our stay in the garden cottage.”

“Nice settings, comfortable, well equipped.”

“Very lovely property, however there was no wifi and hardly any service”

“Beautiful setting and furnishings”

“Beautiful Location - cosy, comfortable cottage, caring owners.”

“It is a beautiful cosy cottage amid a beautiful garden, even in the dead of winter, the clarkes are very friendly and accommodating.”

“Excellent Property in a great location, very helpful owners”

“Thank you for a great, peaceful and cosy place to stay.”

“Everything was expected and niki was wonderful, so helpful!”

“A delightful cottage from which to explore the glorious autumn colours of the cotswolds”

“Perfect base from which to explore the cotswolds”

“Lovely Peaceful cottage in a beautiful area.”

“Lean, Warm, cosy and private”

“Very cosy, good location, Lovely garden.”

“Thank you for a relaxing week, loved the homemade marmalade”

“A perfect place to stay”

“Garden cottage is the best cottage we ever stayed in, a very friendly host.”

“Beautiful setting and gardens.”

“Peaceful, relaxed, helpful hosts.”

“A lovely place to stay.”

“We will always treasure the wonderful week spent at your cottage.”

“Close to the Cotswolds but in the countryside, after a day out lovely to come back to a beautiful cottage and private garden.”

“Very pleasurable stay in a stunning location.”

“The cottage is gorgeous - especially the garden.”

“Loved everything about the cottage - really enjoyed our weekend.”

“Had an amazing few days in The Cotswolds and your cottage.”

“Can't think of any improvements - the layout of the cottage worked very well and we enjoyed staying here very much.”

“Free access to garden, good location, very kind owners, beautiful & quiet”

“Really enjoyed our stay - hosts very welcoming and helpful.”

“Our stay was short and sweet - just like the cottage!”

“It was a nice and beautiful holiday.”

“Thank you for a lovely 2 weeks in the cute cottage.”

“Many thanks for the lovely chocolate cake.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed the comfort of relaximng at your gorgeous Garden Cottage - thanks”

“Perfect place, made even more memorable by the Clarke's welcome.”

“Beautiful Cottage in a lovely location, will definitely recommend.”

“Lovely Cottage, great surroundings.”

“Exactly as pictured.”

“We loved the garden and the views of the garden from the cottage and the owners of the cottage were extremely friendly and helpful.”

“The cottage is gorgeous!”

“Wonderful conclusion to our UK trip.”

“Excellent location, peaceful stay, warm welcome, beautiful cottage!”

“Cosy Cottage, lovely garden- a good week, thanks.”

“Lovely detached cottage; furbished and equipped to the highest standards, in a very quiet setting.”

“Cottage was very clean& comfortable, set in beautiful gardens with very welcoming hosts - welcome pack, flowers and cake were appreciated.”

“Had a great week relaxing and getting away from the humdrum and stress of life.”

“Beautiful setting, cottage just a little snug, owner a lovely friendly lady”

“Cottage was beautiful but smaller than we had expected.”