Farthingdales
This enchanting holiday home sits in the heart of historic Burford, just moments from the bustling high street. Dating back 400 years, Farthingdales was once two houses and is today one exquisite retreat which has been elegantly finished with two gorgeous bedrooms, a wood burning stove and a hidden garden. The medieval bridge crossing the River Windrush is a stone’s throw away and the atmospheric church sits at the end of the lane. Staying here you are perfectly situated for exploring the Cotswolds, from Blenheim and Oxford to Cheltenham and Stow-on-the-Wold.
Overview
Forever captured by L S Lowry in his Burford Church painting, Farthingdales is built from the region’s distinctive honey-coloured Cotswold stone. This charming cottage sits in one of the most historic parts of Burford just away from the visiting crowds alongside the impressive St John’s Church. From your doorstep you can follow walks along the River Windrush discovering the picturesque area of the Cotswolds.
Great style and flair has made Farthingdales the stunning home it is today. While keeping its history intact the ground floor has been opened to create a spacious open plan living area with a superb inglenook fireplace and woodburning stove. Feel the original flagstone flooring beneath with exposed beams above. Touches of character are added with William Morris fabrics and playful accessories, spot the squirrel in the kitchen.
Hidden behind the cottage is a pretty garden with planted borders and a delightful summer house. A dining table lets you take your meals here and there are loungers letting you relish the warmth of the sun. When the sun lasts long into the evening, have a drink here with your guests and enjoy the church view.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall:
Step in from Lawrence Lane through the front door, with its bright and colourful Art Deco glass panel, into the stunning open-plan kitchen-living-dining space, featuring the original flagstone floor, exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces with harmonising clay-coloured walls entwined with modern luxury.
Kitchen/Dining Area:
Immediately in front of you is the kitchen’s white, quartz-topped breakfast bar with two stylish bar stools and a unique and quirky squirrel climbing down the light flex! To the right side of the breakfast bar, in front of an original stone inglenook, is a beautiful, solid oak dining table with comfy seating for all. Alongside the table there’s a drinks station with a Nespresso machine, and a microwave above kitchen cabinets housing a fridge, freezer and washing machine.
The kitchen’s breakfast bar leads around to a fully equipped cooking and preparation area, with an oven and hob, dishwasher, wine fridge and Thomas Denby stone sink. A back door, with another colourful Art Deco glass panel, opens to the patio and garden.
Living Area:
This beautiful living area is at once stylish and cosy. It features a wood burning stove within an original inglenook fireplace, with a custom-built brass and leather fender – the perfect spot to sit and warm up on a cold winter’s night. To one side of the fireplace is a wing-back armchair and to the other a Smart TV, while a reproduction chest acts as a coffee table and store for board games. In the far corner there’s a charming, cushioned window seat – once the doorway of one of the original cottages - with books and a reading lamp. Two comfy sofas, on a woven jute rug, provide plenty of space for relaxing in front of the fire while watching the TV or reading. At the foot of the stairs is a custom-built oak hall bureau with a lamp, mirror and pretty leaf dish – the ideal place to keep keys and phones.
Bathroom:
Double, paned doors open from the dining area end of the cottage into a light and bright family bathroom, which features a full-size bath with central taps and a shower above with a rain effect shower head and hand-held shower. In addition, there is a vanity unit with a large wash basin with a touch light mirror and a shaver point to one side, a toilet, and a heated towel rail. A three-pane window (with a blind) overlooks the side courtyard. (The bathrooms doors are lockable and have tapestry curtains. These can be hung on the dining area wall to allow light through when the doors are closed, and the bathroom is not in use, or can be hooked onto the doors for privacy when using the bathroom.)
Boot Room:
Continuing through the bathroom, guests will find a handy boot room with hooks to hang coats, plenty of space to keep boots and shoes, and a butler’s sink. A delightful window seat with beautiful cushions and curtains provides the perfect spot to get ready for the outdoors or simply sit and contemplate the day ahead or the day just enjoyed. A tall cupboard houses the iron, ironing board while the vacuum is under the lift-up seat. A door leads out to garden.
First Floor
A carpeted staircase with a handrail leads up to the landing where there is a beautiful light hanging over the stairs and the famous L.S. Lowry print of Lawrence Lane on the wall.
Bedroom One:
This gorgeous bedroom has a strikingly tall ceiling and features a super king-size bed, with bedside tables and reading lamps, set against a custom-built, extra tall bedhead with William Morris fabric panels; so synonymous of the Arts and Crafts movement of the 1800s that was so strong in this area. The bedroom is also furnished with a wardrobe, chest of drawers-cum-dressing table with a large mirror above and a reclining armchair and has bedside sockets with USB points. It has a low, triple-pane window framed by sumptuous, lined curtains and a window seat where you can sit and watch the quiet life of Lawrence Lane going by below.
Bedroom Two:
The pale-mint walls, burnt orange velvet bedheads and antique, mahogany furniture give Farthingdales’ twin bedroom a richly Victorian feel. The bedroom is furnished with two single beds (2’6”), with a bedside table and two lamps (and bedside sockets with USB points), an antique dressing table with drawers and an antique wardrobe with plenty of hanging space. This bedroom also has a low, triple pane window with a window seat and beautiful, lined curtains framing this retreat within a retreat.
Family Shower Room:
The compact but fully fitted shower room features a walk-in shower with a detachable shower head and three safety handles, a washbasin with a large mirror with a touch light and LED/Bluetooth speaker, a toilet, a vanity unit with two shaver points and a heated towel rail. Look out for the gorgeous, hare robe hooks on the back of the door.
Outside
The cottage has a charming, east-west orientated garden, making it a fabulous suntrap on sunny days, which is accessed through the rear door off the kitchen or through the boot room. Cross the little gravel path and head through the gate marked with a number ‘3’ and into the patio area (where you’ll also see the outside of what was once an ancient saddlery), and then to a lawn surrounded by mature borders with a summer room at the far end. Take a seat on the garden bench and enjoy the sound of the famous church bells, eat al fresco on the patio or enjoy the outdoors, protected from the elements, wrapped up in one of the garden blankets or inside the garden room.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Super-king
Bedroom Two - Twin With 2'6
2 Bathrooms - 1 Family Shower Room, 1 Family Bathroom With Bath/shower Over (ground Floor)
Hairdryer - 1
Fire - Logs Are Provided For An Initial Fire (1st October - 31st March)
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Coffee Machine - Nespresso
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 6 With An Additional 2 Seats At Breakfast Bar
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 25-49 Mbps
TV - Smart
Board Games
Sound System - Alexa Dot
Outdoor
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
Parking - Limited On-street Parking And Free Car Park 3-minute Walk
On your Doorstep
Burford has a very well-stocked Mid-Counties Co-operative just three minutes’ walk from the cottage. The town also has some excellent independent food shops, including W.J Castle butcher’s shop, Bumbles of Burford deli and fruit & veg shop, Hanley Deli, The Cotswold Cheese Company and the Bakery on the Hill. For a bigger shop, head to Carterton (4 miles) for Morrisons and Asda or to Witney (7 miles) for Waitrose, M&S Food Hall and Sainsburys.
Eating Out:
- The Highway Inn, Burford - charming inn with roaring fires in winter and a courtyard garden for sunny days (0.2 miles)
- The Angel at Burford - award-winning gastro pub perfect for drinks or a hearty meal (0.2 miles)
- The Farmer’s Dog, Burford – a hub of all things Jeremy Clarkson with a Hawkestone bottle shop, butchers, Diddly Squat favourites and a menu of British meals (3 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:
- Burford Garden Centre - offering more than your average garden centre, this is a shopping destination with a charming cafe (1 mile)
- Cotswold Wildlife Park - a popular Cotswold day out, stroll the park and gardens and enjoy learning more about the animals (3 miles)
- Bourton-on-the-Water - a quintessential English village known as the Venice of the Cotswolds with a picturesque river running through its heart (12 miles)
- Train - Shipton-under-Wychwood (8 miles); Charlbury (8.5 miles)
- Taxis - Blenheim Taxis; Burford Taxis; Charlie’s Travel
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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- Children between the ages of 1 and 10 are not accepted at the cottage, this is because the bedroom windows are floor height and do not have security fixings.
- Mobile reception is poor inside the property due to the very thick walls; however, the Wi-Fi signal is strong.
- The pathway which runs along the rear of the cottages enables all residents to access their garden plots and must be kept clear at all times.
- 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.
- Parking – on street (limited) plus free public car park (3-minute walk)
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Why we love this
- Elegant 400-year-old Burford home with two bedrooms, a wood-burning stove, and a hidden garden for peaceful moments.
- Nestled just off Burford’s iconic high street, close to pubs, cafes, shops, and the medieval bridge over the River Windrush.
- Perfect for immersing yourself in the Cotswolds, from Blenheim Palace and Oxford to the rolling hills and villages nearby.
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The Location
Burford is one of the ‘Gateways to the Cotswolds’ and one of the most beautiful towns in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From its rich history to the beautiful architecture, Burford is a popular Cotswold destination for tourists from all over the world, no matter what time of year. The much photographed, sloping high street provides perhaps one of the most iconic streetscapes of the Cotswolds, greeted at the bottom by the charming River Windrush and medieval bridge. With plenty of shops, pubs and cafes waiting to be discovered, Burford is the perfect Cotswold town to explore over a weekend, with the nearest train station and taxis in Charlbury, just 8.5 miles away. It also makes a great base for longer stays, taking in visits to Blenheim Palace and Oxford to the east (20 miles) and the northern Cotswolds to the west.
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Read our reviews
Arrived and cottage was either not cleaned or had been used before we got there
Arrived at the cottage at 4:00pm, went inside to be greeted by cups on the draining board, beds that had been slept in, wet towels in a towel pile bath rooms not clean. Reported to the house manager and the letting office to be told “that’s strange it was ticked as being cleaned. We will send someone out as soon as we can. Suggest that you go and get something to eat” We had a 4 hour drive to get to Burford, and could not even have a hot drink, or shower. Imagine if we had turned up in the late evening or at night? The cottage was cleaned by time we had go back from eating some 2 hours later but there was no phone call to say it had been done. No follow up or apology from the company. We paid the best part of £1000 for our stay and it put a black cloud on the whole weekend. Oh and we never found the Hive heating contols either so it’s a good job the weekend was not overly cold.
In summary nice enough cottage let down by poor procedures and poor customer service follow up.
Sean Moore
It was cosy and in a good location in Burford.
Kathleen
Spectacular cottage, very clean, fabulous location. Highly recommended.
Priya
Fabulous Farthingdales
We had a wonderful few days retreat. Farthingdales had everything we could need. Excellent facilities. Cosy and comfortable.
Location was, just off the high street but close that it was so easy to pop out for provisions.
Excellent all round. Would love to come back.
Suki Gupta
Our stay at Farthingdales was outstanding. The attention to detail and stylish decor was exquisite. The place was located centrally and was easily walkable to multiple restaurants and shops in town. It was a joy to come home to each evening after a day of exploring the area. We will definitely stay longer on our next visit.
Cindy
Highly recommend.
We stayed at Farthingdales last year too and will definitely be back for a third time.
Ideally situated in the lovely town of Burford and a stones throw from the busy High Street, the actual road is very quiet with a lovely church at the end of the cul-de-sac.
Burford is full of shops and eateries, and the local people are genuinely friendly which reflects onto the tourists. It has such a ‘feel good’ vibe, in my opinion.
Easy to park outside the house or small car park not far away.
Also, well situated for the Cotswolds. Most other villages and tourist attractions, are not that far away.
Geraldine Millman
Excellent Quintessential English Cottage Stay
The Farithingdale's Cottage stay near iconic historic sites, great shopping and choices to eat on High (Main) Street.
Guest
We had a wonderful few days retreat. Farthingdales had everything we could need. Excellent facilities. Cosy and comfortable. Location was, just off the high street but close that it was so easy to pop out for provisions. Excellent all round. Would love to come back.
Suki
We stayed at Farthingdales last year too and will definitely be back for a third time. Ideally situated in the lovely town of Burford and a stones throw from the High Street, the actual road is very quiet with a lovely church at the end of the cul-de-sac. Burford is full of shops and eateries, and the local people are genuinely friendly which reflects onto the tourists. It has such a ‘feel good’ vibe, in my opinion. Easy to park outside the house or small car park not far away. Also, well situated for the Cotswolds. Most other villages and tourist attractions, are not that far away.
Geraldine
Lovely cottage. Very clean. Great location.
Paul
It was all great.
Helena
Farthingdales was an amazingly restored medieval home in Burford. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
Gary
Great house in great location
We were three adults staying for a week, and we had plenty of space and everything we needed. The house has a few quirks but was clean and comfortable. Kitchen is very well equipped and both bathrooms very functional.
We were fortunate to have very sunny and hot weather, so ceiling fans in the bedrooms would have been a real plus.
The garden is small but great for an evening drink or relaxing in the sun, with a little bit of TLC it could become a true gem.
Anders Bohlin
One of the best cottages in The Cotswolds
Our second visit to Farthingdales in beautiful weather following our stay over Christmas. We were hoping to go back later again this year but it was booked. Such a fabulous cottage in terms of layout, cleanliness and location - cannot recommend this highly enough.
If this is free, book it!
Tim Millward
Perfect stay in Burford
Farthingales is a beautiful cottage and we have a fantastic stay over the weekend for our friends wedding. Its proximity to the high street is perfect and the little garden in the back was an extra treat with the good weather we had. The setup in the cottage was extremely well thought out and has everything you could possibly need, even had milk in the fridge for our arrival!
I would recommend Farthingales to all my friends. Was a perfect stay for 4 people.
Sophie Haswell
Christmas time in Burford
We were delighted to arrive at Farthingdales to be welcomed with a wreathe on the door and a lovely real Christmas tree. The property was very attractive and comfortable.
A guide to the working of the microwave and coffee machine would have been helpful.
Also sturdy heat resistant gloves for handling the logs/fire.
The main bedroom was cold and the radiator didn't seem to be working?
Otherwise we really liked it.
Claire Owens
Great bridal cottage
We used this as a cottage for me and my bridesmaids to get ready in the morning of my wedding. Perfect communal space and everything was furnished beautifully.
Kat Lock
Fabulous Farthingdales
We enjoyed every minute staying in this gorgeous cottage. The location, amenities + the spaciousness of this lovely historical house was worth every penny. The kitchen was well equipped, it had everything we needed for our 8 day stay. We would highly recommend Farthingdales as it very comfortable. Should we ever go back to The Cotswolds we would definitely choose to stay here again.
Karen Leach
Gorgeous Costwold Cottage
A delightful cottage in the heart of Burford. The cottage was immaculately clean and tidy and extremely comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. Parking was never an issue and the house was charming. Oxford was an easy drive and the villages of the Costwolds are all within easy reach.
Caroline Hodges
Recharging out batteries
Our stay here was very relaxing which was just what we wanted, comfortable beds , hot bath, log fire & peace & quiet.
Valerie Mould
Lovely place to stay
It was a true pleasure to stay with our family of 4 in this lovely cottage. The interior is so high-end in every detail with a classic Cotswolds look-and-fool. Also the location in Burford is perfect with all amenities / nice local pubs at a few steps away!
Martijn Van den Eijnden
A perfect getaway!
My husband and I stayed at Farthingdales for 4 nights. We both really wished we stayed longer! The cottage was just as described: very cozy, had comfortable bed (we only tried the king), clean and perfectly located. It had everything we needed. I have absolutely nothing negative to say. Booking and Check-in were easy. We’ll definitely come back for a longer stay!
Ekaterina Kolobova
Wonderful home away from home
We have stayed at Farthingdales Cottage the second time this summer and we loved it even more this time. The Cottage is beautifully decorated, has a very cosy yet stylish (but not overstyled) look and feel and is the perfect home away from home. This time, the weather was not as warm/sunny as during our stay in 2022, so we made good use of the wood burner in the living room and had cosy nights in in front of the fire with a glass of wine.
The cottage is spotlessly clean and has everything (and more) you need to make yourself feel at home. We especially love the open space living/dining room, the master bedroom upstairs and also the nice cottage garden, which is a sun trap during the whole day (if the sun is shining). Parking is on street and not an issue at all - we found our space, even on the busier weekends.
Burford is such a lovely village with lots of nice shops, a cheese monger and great pubs. Also, within a short driving you will find Daylesford Farm or the Wild Rabbit Pub in Kingham. Cheltenham with its lively highstreet and great restaurants is a short 30 minutes drive away, as is Oxford. So all in all, Burford sits ideally to benefit from everything the Cotswolds has to offer.
We are looking forward to staying again at Farthingdales and will highly recommend this property to our friends and families.
Stephanie Fuhrer
5* Excellent
We loved our stay at Farthingdales. The garden was beautiful, quiet and secluded. The house was amazing. Old and characterful. Everything you needed for a perfect holiday. A book is provided of the history of the village which we enjoyed doing. There are lovely walks from the door. Plenty places to eat. The only disappointing thing is having to leave and go home.
Angela Richardson
Faultless!
3 of us spent 6 days here after doing the Blenheim Team Triathlon and used it as a base for relaxing cycling around the beautiful local country lanes. Every aspect of Farthingdales is a delight. Interior design/decor is striking with lots of attention to detail. So, so stylish. Every comfort thought of and the squirrel climbing the lamp above the kitchen bar is typical of the quirkiness of this beautiful house. Right in centre of town yet quiet. Garden to relax in. Parking outside front door no problem. This house is a perfect combination of comfort and class.
Fiona Watson
Great stay
Loved this cottage. Location, decor and cleanliness. We thought the parking might be an issue but had no problem getting a space outside the front door.
darryl jenkins
Beautiful Burford
We had a lovely time in this beautifully presented, cosy cottage in the wonderful town of Burford. The super king size bed is the most comfortable that I have ever slept in. Everything you need for the perfect Cotswolds break.
David Parkinson
Perfect Cotswold stay
He property is beautifully presented, equipt, spotlessly clean and comfortable.
Well positioned for Burford centre and the surrounding Cotswolds.
Can’t wait to stay there again.
Highly recommended.
Larry Smith
Lovely convenient cottage in Burford
The home was cozy and comfortable with lots of amenities. Easy parking and excellent instructions. Lovely town and easy to visit other towns in the Cotswolds. Would definitely recommend.
Shelley Dropkin
Lovely bank holiday stay
We really enjoyed our stay at Farthingdales. It's the perfect location to access all the beauty the Cotswolds has to offer and Burford itself is a lovely town with plenty of shops and restaurants and pubs. The house itself is lovely, very clean with modern appliances and comforts. The kitchen in particular is very well stocked with everything you'd need to cook and we loved having breakfast at the breakfast bar counter. Bed was comfortable and loved the little hidden backyard garden and the proximity to the beautiful old church. Highly recommend for a weekend getaway.
Brooke Daley
Our stay in Burford
My family and I loved the property. It was warm, welcoming, full of comforts and charming. The location was ideal and convenient. We’d love to come stay again!
Michael Hayes
Beautiful cottage in Burford
We stayed 4 nights in Farthingdales, the place was very close to the village center. Beautiful interior With lovey decor and furniture, the kitchen was fully equipped.
There was a small backyard but i was separated from the house.
All in all, it was a wonderful experience, I would definitely recommend it.
Guest
Cosy cottage in the centre of Burford
A typical Cotswold cottage, well decorated with interesting details, a well equipped kitchen, lovely private garden, two bathrooms, great beds, several up to date devices. Close to an astonishing medieval church and Burford's High Street just around the corner.
Unfortunately, some of the appliances didn't work al too well.
The waste bins were full as we arrived and nobody came to empty them. Although there were lots of instructions in the folder, nothing is said about a possibility of placing the bins down the street at the right time, so we could do little more than fill them yet a bit more.
The beds are great, but the duvets are rather thick, not exactly suitable when the temperature rises up to 40 degrees.
Guest
Beautiful Burford Cottage
We had a lovely weekend in Burford, the cottage was clean, comfortable, well equipped and perfectly located just off the high street with coffee shops, the church down the rods the river nearby and the lovely Burford garden centre a walk away. Highly recommend.
Guest
Farthingdales Burford - 5 star accommodation
Quintessentially English. Extremely homely with outstanding finishes in a beautiful village. Highly recommended. ??????????
Alan Jepson
Farthingdales in April
What a wonderful stay we had in Farthingdales. The cottage had been furnished to a very high standard and was in a fabulous location. Don’t be put off with the potential need to park in the nearby car park. It is a very short walk away, and pleasant enough.
Hikes, pubs, shops are all just a short walk away. The Cotswolds Wildlife Park was an excellent day out, as was the visit to Bourton-on-the-Water.
Only points to consider was the accuracy of the bins and where to find them (description in the house booklet didn’t quite match), and the Wi-Fi code is incorrectly listed in the booklet also (have a look under the router-capital ‘L’). Very, very minor points that had not impact on our wonderful stay. Enjoy!!!
Chris March-Jones
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