Glasfryn
Glasfryn welcomes you to this popular part of the Cotswolds, allowing you to feel at home as you spend time exploring the area. Bring your family and friends, including the dog, and make the most of this spacious family home. Choose between the two peaceful living rooms, one of which has a woodburner where you can gather after meals, or spend time in the charming garden on sunny days. Get a taste for country life visiting Chipping Norton, Shipston-on-Stour and Moreton-in-Marsh and be sure to pop into Daylesford or Diddly Squat to pick up local ingredients for dinner.
Overview
The quiet village of Great Wolford, where Glasfryn nestles, is a wonderful example of Cotswold living just a stone’s throw from Chipping Norton. Amongst the golden cottages, this home sits in an elevated position with views across the surrounding treetops.
Glasfryn makes you feel at ease and is an ideal spot for a country retreat at any time of year for family and friends. Once a well-loved family home it has a beautifully planted garden for spending summer days and a cosy woodburning for the cooler months. The living room and snug become host to board games and evening drinks while the separate dining room provides the perfect opportunity to eat together and put phones away to enjoy conversation. Cook up a feast using the AGA in the kitchen and know that you have a restful night’s sleep ahead in the light and spacious bedrooms, two of which have an en-suite. Outside, fire up the BBQ and set the table for al fresco meals, or enjoy the peace and quiet in the mornings before filling your days with memorable activities.
Surrounded by countryside with a plethora of charming villages to explore, Glasfryn is an unrivalled base for exploring this area. Bring your walking boots and take the family dog for a country stroll across the fields, head to nearby Batsford Arboretum, Sezincote House or one of the many towns and villages.
Ground Floor
Dining Room
Set the table for ten and spend long evenings here over delicious home cooked meals. After the table has been cleared why not spread out the maps to plan where you’d like to visit the following day.
Living Room
Open the French doors to let the outdoors in as you reminisce with friends over cups of tea and biscuits. Lighting the fire in the evening you can linger, enjoying this time together.
Snug
With seating for four, any children in your group will love making this space their own, playing board games or watching their favourite film.
Kitchen
Lay the table in the traditional kitchen for quick breakfasts and enjoy preparing feasts here. With an AGA in the winter months, electric oven and a large fridge/freezer, you will find everything you could need for your stay.
Utility
Tucked away at the end of the house, the utility is where you find the washer/dryer and there is a handy sink, ideal for washing off mucky dog paws after a walk.
Cloakroom
With three bathrooms on the first floor, the ground floor cloakroom is an added bonus when you’re heading out for the day.
First Floor
Bedroom One
The spacious master bedroom has a super king-size bed and is light and airy. A day bed provides seating where you can curl up with a book as you wait for the rest of your group to be ready for the day. This room also has a walk-in wardrobe, perfect for getting dressed up for a meal out.
En-Suite
In the en-suite is a bath with a hand-held shower, and a separate shower, giving you space to bathe in peace knowing there isn’t a queue forming at the door.
Bedroom Two
At the front of the house, bedroom two has a double bed with a storage headboard where you can keep your current novel ready for long lie-ins. There is a TV and desk space in case you need to catch up on any work.
En-Suite
Tucked to one side, the en-suite shower room has a rainfall shower so you can relax after a long country walk.
Bedroom Three
This light and bright bedroom has a double bed and is full of personality. Unpack and feel at ease here, perhaps catching up on e-mails at the desk or reading in bed.
Bedroom Four
Overlooking the garden, bedroom four has two single beds. Perfect for younger guests this is a generous room with plenty of space for games to be played.
Bathroom
With both a bath and a separate shower, you can unwind here after spending the day discovering the local attractions.
Bedroom Five
The final bedroom has a double bed tucked into the corner. A cosy retreat for a peaceful nights sleep, this room has a view across the garden.
Outside
When you arrive at Glasfryn you will walk through the front garden and spot the old covered well. There is a swing here which younger guests will love, and following the path around the side you will reach the main back garden. A lawn and a paved terrace offer space to sit together and soak up the Cotswold sunshine.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Super King-size
Bedroom Two - Double
Bedroom Three - Double
Bedroom Four - Twin
Bedroom Five - Double
3 Bathrooms - 2 X Bathrooms With Bath And Shower, 1 X Shower Room
Hairdryer
Fire - Logs Provided For Initial Fire Between 01 Oct To 31 March
AGA - Available Between November And March
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dining Table
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 50-99 Mbps
TV - 4 (2 X Smart)
DVD Player - 2
Board Games
Workspace
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided) - 1
Highchair - 1
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 1 Well-behaved Dog Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Enclosed
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Initial Supply Of Charcoal Provided
Parking - Off-road Parking For 6 Cars
On your Doorstep
The closest supermarkets are in Moreton-in-Marsh (3.5 miles) including Co-op and Tesco Express. Most major supermarkets will deliver. There is a village shop in Long Compton (4 miles), while Todenham Manor Farm (3.5 miles), an award-winning butchery and farm shop, is located in Moreton-in-Marsh. It offers a fine selection of meat, vegetables, condiments, fresh juice and eggs, and is also home to Moos Café, which plates up delicious meats, cakes, brownies and vegetarian options.
Eating Out:
- The Red Lion, Long Compton - traditional Cotswold pub with an open fireplace (3.5 miles)
- The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh – Indulge in a snack, drink or fine dining at this elegant high street spot (4 miles)
- The George Townhouse, Shipston-on-Stour – Tuck into a scrumptious menu at this vibrant, award-winning pub (5 miles)
- The Old Butchers, Stow-on-the-Wold – Quaint Cotswolds restaurant serving rare cuts and splendid wine (10.5 miles)
- Sheep on Sheep Street – Delicious British food crafted using fresh local produce (10.5 miles)
- Bell at Stow – A quintessential country pub brimming with charm awaits (10.5 miles)
The area contains some of England’s most beautiful countryside with miles of public footpaths striking out from Great Wolford and Barton on the Heath (1 mile), including a walk down to Wolford Wood, which can be accessed down the footpath that runs beside the property and across the fields that follow it. Alternatively, drive to Long Compton (4 miles) and follow the Cotswold AONB’s ‘Long Compton, Cherington and Weston Park’ Miles Without Stiles, 5-mile walk. Weston Park House was once the home of the Sheldon family, supposedly the richest commoners in the country who gained their wealth from a Flemish tapestry business in nearby Barcheston. Just a short detour from Long Compton are two protected, ancient monuments, the Rollright Stones, dating from Neolithic times, and a stone circle known as the King’s Men, dating from the Bronze Age.
Places to Visit:
- National Trust, Chastleton House – Explore the enchanting tales of this Jacobean country house built by a prosperous wool merchant (4.5 miles)
- Batsford Arboretum – Home to some of the world’s most beautiful and rare trees, shrubs and bamboos (5.5 miles)
- Sezincote House – A unique, 200-year old Mogul Indian Palace set in a romantic landscape of temples, grottoes, waterfalls and canals (6.5 miles)
- Rollright Stones – An intriguing ancient stone circle near the village of Long Compton (7.5 miles)
- Train - Moreton-in-Marsh (3.5 miles) has regular services to Oxford and London.
- Taxis – Shipston Taxi, Clarkes of Shipston
Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.
- One well-behaved dog is welcome for an additional fee. When the garden gates are closed this area is safely enclosed.
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Why we love this
- Spacious, family-friendly home with two living rooms, a woodburner, and a sunny garden
- Ideal for exploring nearby Cotswold towns, local farm shops, and countryside walks
- Dog-friendly retreat in the heart of picturesque Great Wolford, with easy access to Daylesford, Diddly Squat, and Hook Norton Brewery
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The Location
Great Wolford sits amongst Cotswold countryside between the historic towns of Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Norton and Shipston-on-Stour. Honey-hued cottages of the local stone line the quiet streets and there are beautiful walks allowing you to explore the surrounding area. An array of Cotswold highlights can be reached in a short drive including Daylesford and Diddly Squat farm shops where you can pick up some locally grown produce. Visit Hook Norton Brewery or if you’re members spend time at the exclusive Soho Farmhouse.
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Read our reviews
We booked Glasfryn for eight friends from all over the country to catch up and spend some quality time together. Glasfryn was perfect for that. The size of the house gave us all space but the communal areas gave us the perfect space to get together. The living room was huge and three sofas meant we all had somewhere to sit. The kitchen was really well equipped with lots of utensils, crockery, pans etc. The entire house was very clean and everyone said how comfy the mattresses were. We would be happy to book again.
Clare
The home was spotless, 100% as described. Great value for money. Booked to celebrate my wife’s 60th birthday with all the family, including one 3 year old and one one year old. Perfect for the family dog. Plenty of space for parking. A fantastic time was had, thank you.
William
Perfect accommodation for 3 families for a fab weekend away.
Vicky
Lovely property, well furnished in a rural location
The property was ideal for our purpose. Lovely quiet location. We stayed for 2 nights only but had a wonderful time. Well equipped and very clean. No pubs on the doorstep but that didn't matter as we arranged to eat and drink at the property on one night.
Milner HARRIS
A lovely base for a long weekend
My family and I stayed in this house for a long weekend in September. It was difficult to find a house to sleep 10 people but we found this gem and Im delighted that we did. The house was huge and so comfortable. Plenty of room for 8 adults and 2 kids! The house was very clean and only a few minutes drive from Moreton in Marsh. Could not fault our stay and highly recommend the house to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in the Cotswolds.
Ps. We lost a Didly Squat farm fridge magnet that we bought while we were there. If you happen to find it we will happily pay for postage to get it back!
Emma OSullivan
Big family home, in a delightful setting. Very quiet and peaceful area. Everything very well maintained.
Ruth
Really lovely house for a group stay with young children (mix of ages) lots of space with a lovely garden. Bedrooms and bathrooms all very comfortable and clean! Really quiet area but close to nearby towns. Had a great stay!
Maria
Very good.
Pete
Comfortable and spacious
Glassy worked really well for a family get together. It is comfortable and very spacious, and beautifully located
Jan Bostock
Clean, tidy and well appointed property. Easy check in and clear instructions for the property with lots of helpful local pointers.
Tim
Very well equipped. Comfortable and clean. Plenty of space for our guests.
Nicola
Wonderful stay
This was perfect for old friends catching up with a dog and children - spacious, clean and cosy. The only feedback would be that it was quite hard to find arriving in the dark, as house names are not visible and there wasn’t enough signal to use apps.
Emma Hutchins
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Glasfryn. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken your comments onboard, and these are being looked into. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 13th February 2025
Good, but not great
Our stay at Glasfryn was good, but not great.
The house is large and has plenty of space and was well equipped.
There were a number of smaller issues, but the main problem was that we had no hot water on Christmas Day morning. When you have 8 adults who can’t shower or bath on the most special day of the year, it was a poor experience. Apparently the boiler setting was not put on constant. Words fail me. Claire from Bolthole Retreats was brilliant and very responsive on Christmas day morning and she got the issue resolved.
Apart from that it was a good stay.
Would I stay at this property again? Personally no, but it is a nice property and hopefully future guests will fare better than us
Would I use Bolthole Retreats again? Yes, their response on Christmas Day was outstanding, plus I would recommend booking direct with Bolthole Retreats as you may save money on the booking
Ali Monahan
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us after your recent stay at Glasfryn. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the house, though we’re sorry to learn about the hot water issue. We're very glad to know it was resolved quickly, and we truly appreciate your understanding. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 8th January 2025
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