Guests say
Red Fawn Cottage is a well-furnished, cosy property in the friendly village of Blockley, offering superb views and a comfortable stay. The cottage's steep staircases are a point of concern for some, but its charm, location, and amenities like a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds are consistently praised. The garden's potential is noted, despite some maintenance issues.
The property is generally found to be immaculately clean, with only minor issues such as un-emptied bins and dirty outdoor furniture on arrival, which were quickly addressed. However, there was a mention of a dog smell in the downstairs area.
The cottage is in a great position within the village, with easy access to local amenities and the wider Cotswolds area. It offers wonderful views and is described as quiet and very convenient.
Guests find the beds super comfy and the property cosy. However, the steep stairs and heating issues have been noted as detractors from the overall comfort.
The cottage is well-appointed with necessary facilities and thoughtful touches like walking books. Some guests missed a washing machine and tea pot, and there were minor maintenance issues like loose toilet fixtures. The steep stairs and lack of handrails were repeatedly mentioned.
While guests appreciated the well-stocked kitchen with tea, coffee, and milk, there is no mention of gifts, thus a score cannot be provided. It is important to note that such thoughtful gestures, if present, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Red Fawn Cottage is a quintessential Cotswold stone cottage enjoying a peaceful location in the charming village of Blockley. Set over three floors with two beautiful bedrooms, it is the ideal choice for a family or group of friends looking for a relaxing base to explore the beautiful Cotswolds.
Enter the property straight into the contemporary and well-presented kitchen where you have all the amenities you require to cook delicious meals for you and your loved ones, and a handy dishwasher to help with the cleaning up!
Located across the landing you will find the smart family bathroom, where you can have a relaxing soak amongst the bubbles before heading down to the living/dining room on the lower-ground-floor to have a wonderful evening with your loved ones, gathered on one of the two-seater sofa's whilst watching a film on the Smart TV, as the woodburning stove gently warms the room, with your four-legged friend settled in the bespoke dog's sleeping area beneath the stairs.
Take the evening outside into the enchanting sloped garden where you can watch the sunset over the neighbouring fields from the comfort of the rattan sofa and make use of the charcoal barbecue in warmer months, you may be lucky to see deer grazing in the fields nearby!
When the night draws to a close, ascend up the steep stairs where you will discover two homely bedrooms, both with stunning views and original flooring, the master housing a king-size bed and the second bedroom housing a double bed.
In the morning, enjoy a long bathe in the bath and get ready to head out for the day into the picturesque village of Blockley which has a country pub, The Great Western Arms, a historic Norman church, Church of St Peter and St Paul, and the popular community owned shop and café which serves delicious food during the day and hosts a couple of dinner evenings too.
Surrounded by wonderful countryside, there are many walks and cycle routes on its doorstep including Heart of England Way long distance path which links the market towns of Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh, where you can visit Hidcote Manor Garden in Chipping Campden, which is a renowned attraction, that looks like a scene from Alice in Wonderland and is one of the UK’s best displays of the Art and Craft Movement gardens and visit Chastleton House in Moreton-in-Marsh, which is a stunning Jacobean Grade I listed building that has remained unchanged for 400 years, with room guides will be able to show you around the property and grounds.
At Red Fawn Cottage, you are close to the bustling market town of Stow-on-the-Wold where you can take a walk around the market square, which is the heart of the community and offers boutique shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, as well as the Farmers’ Market which occurs every second Thursday of each month, featuring inviting local produce.
For a wonderful holiday, stay at Red Fawn Cottage.
An ancient village once famous for its silk and corn mills, Blockley lies just 3 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh and features a unique collection of honey-coloured buildings with a pretty village green, two excellent pubs, serving hearty food and real ale, as well as a village store and café, serving dinner on a Friday night. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of the village, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way and the Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close by. Very close by, Moreton-in-Marsh boasts many elegant 18th century buildings and is home to traditional inns, tea rooms, restaurants and individual shops to suit all tastes. It also offers its own train station and lies on the intersection of the Paddington rail line from London. The town hosts the Moreton-In-Marsh Show, one of the UK's largest one-day agricultural shows, as well as the Moreton Beer Festival, an annual French Market, and a large outdoor market every Tuesday. The highest town in the Cotswolds, this ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly farmers' market. Close by is Bourton-on-the-Water, which lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds as the River Windrush runs through the centre. Also within reach is the spa town of Cheltenham, boasting an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, as well as being famous for its horseracing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within driving distance, making Blockley a great base for a Cotswolds holiday.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
First-floor living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Garden.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, small freezer compartment, dishwasher, kettle, hairdryer.
Smart TV with BT TV Sport and Entertainment package, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Free roadside parking.
Patio and lawn garden with furniture and charcoal barbecue (without coal, summer only).
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.3 miles.
Please note an initial supply of logs & kindling is provided for the property between October until end of March; additional log supplies can be purchased locally
Nearby points of interest
- Cotswold Motoring Museum
Reviews (11)
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Alina
This is our 2nd visit to the property, we will visit again. We did have a slight problem with the garden, there is a large hole in the left hand side of the fence. Our dog ended up in the next door neighbours garden then the field at the back of the garden. Itâs quite hard to see the hole as a tree covers it, but our small dog managed to find it.
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Mark
Immaculately clean, comfortable beds. The owners clearly make a great effort to make your stay enjoyable. The stairs to the bedrooms are steep and would not be suitable for people with limited mobility. But that aside, very hard to find fault.
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Louise
However, I know others have mentioned it but the stairs to the bedrooms are very steep (a rail at the top would make it less dangerous perhaps) and be aware there are no bathroom facilities on the top bedroom floor. I was impressed with the comfortable beds, nice linen and pleasant furnishings and well stocked tea, coffee, milk, biscuits on arrival was welcome. Our main disappointment was how poorly the garden was maintained. There was the large bin next to the outside table (perhaps have a neat bin store?)Messy garden bags and a pot with dead plants on the patio which has seen better days. Given the spectacular view and the sun trap on the patio, with a little bit of care it could be wonderful.