About this property
Situated on the edge of one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds, Thrower's Cottage has been lovingly restored by its current owners and is an ideal retreat for those looking to escape into the countryside and enjoy the peace and quiet that this region has to offer. Inside the cottage is gorgeously cute, with 2 separate seating areas to provide those moments of quiet relaxation, the lower ground floor providing a wonderful open-plan seating, dining and kitchen area, complete with the obligatory log-burning stove (starter pack of logs supplied). Outside your enclosed garden gives you stunning views across the glorious Cotswolds countryside (ideal for the very welcome pooch should you wish to bring it) . There is also a charcoal bar b q for guests to use.
The historic village of Blockley is very peaceful and picturesque, yet benefits from having two pubs and a community owned village shop & café, as well as a historic Norman church in the centre of the village. Numerous beautiful country walks are accessible directly from the cottage and Blockley is well located for visiting the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds.
Truly idyllic. If you jump in your car you can be in Stratford in no time as well as the lovely local National Trust houses like Hidcote, Kiftsgate and Bourton House. Charming and totally welcoming - you'll love this beautiful, rural retreat.
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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.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms - 1 x double room and 1 x twin room.
Open plan Kitchen/Diner/Sitting Room - with dining table to seat 4, as well as a seating area with log-burning stove, smart TV and Bose Bluetooth speaker.
Separate living room with smart TV.
Bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, WC and washbasin.
Enclosed garden with seating and stunning views.
Gas Central Heating.
Open fire/Woodburner.
Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven and grill, microwave, fridge and dishwasher (washing machine and dryer, as well as the freezer are located in the bathroom cupboard).
Dining table to seat four .
Seating area with sofa and chairs, fireplace, Smart TV, WiFi and Bose Sound Link Bluetooth speaker.
Second lounge with with Smart TV, DVD player (and a selection of dvd's), sofa and chairs.
Bed linen and towels provided.
High chair and cot available on request.
One well-behaved dog welcome (charged at £25.00).
On street, unrestricted parking.
Please note the property has one flight of very steep stairs up from the first floor to the bedrooms on the second floor.
Guests need to be aware that this is an old property and has many character features and that both bedroom doors open directly onto the steep stairs.
Pub and shop 1/2 mile.
Nearby points of interest
- Cotswold Motoring Museum
Reviews (25)
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Catherine
Blockley is a beautiful village and the cottage is walking distance to the local pub, cafe and shop. Blockley is also close to many other wonderful villages. The stairs to the bedrooms are very step but other than that the cottage is clean, warm, cosy and has everything you need!! Will definitely be back!
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Catherine
However, we arrived to find the bin in the kitchen full of rubbish and some of the mugs were not cleaned properly, there was also a lot of dust and fluff in corners and under furniture, and a used tissue down the side of the sofa. We also had to try and find a bulb for one of the bedside lamps that wasn't working - it would be useful if these minor things could be checked prior to arrival as they make such a difference and are often overlooked. Aside from this, the facilities were excellent and the cottage was very comfortable in a fantasic location. Blockley Village is a real gem, a very quiet spot in the heart of the Cotswolds. A note on using next door's garden as an entrance to the cottage - it would be good if this was highlighted more with maybe a laminated notice put on the gate. We brought our dog and felt uncomfortable just walking through the neighbour's garden (this would be worse doing this during winter when it's dark). We felt we should knock on their door first, however there was no answer.
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Hazel
Both the house and garden were as special as we remembered; we never tired of the view from the bathroom window! While ridiculously hot during the week of our stay, there were always shady areas of the garden to be found. Very happy memories, thank you.