Church Cottage
Bursting with charm, Church Cottage is tucked away down a quiet lane beside Burford’s historic church. Built of classic Cotswold stone, the cottage is full of period features and carefully preserved architectural details. Sleeping up to six, Church Cottage combines a warm, inviting atmosphere with vintage touches throughout. Just behind the house, a private walled garden and rose terrace offer a tranquil retreat, ideal for unwinding or dining alfresco in peaceful surroundings. Burford is one of the most beloved towns in the Cotswolds. Its famous High Street slopes gently down to the River Windrush, with historic houses and a mix of independent shops, galleries, tearooms, and pubs lining both sides. With its own private parking, Church Cottage is perfectly placed to enjoy everything Burford has to offer, while still providing a quiet retreat just moments from the heart of it all.
Overview
Church Cottage is a home full of character, quietly set on a peaceful lane next to Burford’s historic church. With warm Cotswold stone, a large fireplace and beams, the cottage has retained many original features that give it a real sense of historic charm.
Step inside and you’ll find a place full of personality, with vintage treasures and carefully chosen artwork throughout. The kitchen combines traditional features such as wooden worktops, a Belfast sink and an Everhot range cooker, with modern equipment to create a warm, country kitchen which you will enjoy using. In the sitting room, a wood-burning stove is set into the original brick fireplace, perfect for cosy evenings at home. French doors open onto the walled garden, letting in plenty of light and fresh air on warmer days. The dining room also looks out to the walled garden and has French doors to the raised rose terrace, ideal for relaxed meals with the scent of flowers drifting in. Upstairs, three charming bedrooms continue the cottage’s character, each styled with vintage furniture, soft linens, and thoughtful finishing touches.
You can move easily between the sitting room and dining room and the the charming, sheltered garden, which is a sun trap blooming with roses and flowering borders. Dine on the rose terrace with the church views beyond as the old clock bells ring in the hours. There are quiet spots to have your morning coffee and read a book. To the front is an off-road parking space, a rare benefit in this bustling town.
Ground Floor
Entrance hall and cloakroom
Step through the red front door into the entrance hall where you can hang up coats and put away walking boots. There is a cloakroom to one side in what was once the old privy with a basin and WC.
Kitchen
You will love cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with its Everhot range. The Belfast sink and oak wood worktops give the feel of a traditional cottage kitchen, but with everything you need hidden in cupboards below. There is a full range of plates, glasses, crockery and cooking utensils, with a Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and a dishwasher.
Sitting Room
This cosy room is the heart of the cottage, with painted original wooden floorboards and beams, cheerful floral curtains and comfortable seating including two armchairs and a three-seater sofa. An inviting wood-burning stove sits within the original brick fireplace, framed by handmade oak bookcases. This is the perfect place to curl up next to the fire with a book in hand or settle down to watch the smart television, which can be found in the antique pine corner cupboard, along with a DVD player, Bluetooth speaker and a selection of games and puzzles. On warmer evenings, open the French doors to step out into the garden after an evening cup of tea to take in the wonderful views.
Dining Room
The six-seater antique dining table ensures plenty of space, and double doors lead from here out to the secluded rose terrace, where alfresco meals can also be enjoyed. Set the table with the pretty early 20th century tableware for meals together and enjoy the stunning views over the church and rose terrace. This is a delightful room where you can linger over long and leisurely meals.
First Floor
Bedroom One
The master bedroom has the best view, looking across the rose terrace to the church beyond. Open your windows on a summer evening to let in the floral breeze before snuggling into the king-size bed. Unpack into the two chests of drawers and spend a lazy morning reading a good book, perhaps one you brought with you or one from the selection in the sitting room.
En-suite
The en-suite shower room has a walk-in shower, WC, wash basin and handy cubby holes for storage.
Bedroom Two
Set up as a children’s bedroom, this room is sure to enchant all ages. There is a pair of comfortable full-size single beds with a large vintage pine chest of drawers between them. A captivating illustration of a rabbit family hangs above, guaranteed to delight young guests, while the original 1930s decorative fireplace and patchwork curtains all add to the appeal of this cheerful twin room.
Bedroom Three
With its soft, pastel-coloured decor and comfortable double bed, it’s hard not to feel cosy in this charming bedroom beneath the sloping ceiling. There’s plenty of space and storage, with two bedside tables with drawers, a lovely vintage pine chest of drawers, and a small hanging cupboard. This bedroom offers good views over the gardens and rooftops of old Burford.
Bathroom
The vintage aesthetic continues in the bathroom with an original 1930’s bathtub, hand-held shower, WC and basin.
Outside
Hidden behind Church Cottage is the most wonderful garden offering privacy and seclusion, a rarity for Burford cottages. The garden is in two parts, the walled garden with a lawn for children to play on, shrubs and flowering borders and the rose terrace, with gorgeous roses climbing up the sheltering walls and an apple tree as old as the house, covered with a climbing clematis. This is an idyllic place to relax, read, or listen to the church bells striking the hours. On the rose terrace outside the dining room there is a wooden dining table and six chairs. Take meals here or bring a BBQ to make the most of your time outside.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Double
Bedroom Two - Twin
Bedroom Three - Double
2 Bathrooms - 1 En-suite Shower Room, 1 Family Bathroom With Bath, One Downstairs WC
Hairdryer - 3
Fire - Starter Logs Using Sustainably Sourced Wood Provided
Oven - Everhot Range Cooker
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Coffee Machine - Nespresso
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 6
Washing Machine
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed
TV - Smart
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided) - 120 X 60 Cm
Highchair
Stair Gates
Sound System - Bluetooth ‘Wonderboom’ Speaker For Indoor And Outdoor Use
Outdoor
Garden - Walled Garden And Rose Terrace
Outdoor Dining Area - Table And Chairs Seating Six
No BBQ Available - Guests Are Welcome To Provide Their Own
Parking - Off-road Parking For 1 Car, On-street Parking Available Nearby. Lockable Storage For Bikes In Shed.
On your Doorstep
The closest supermarket is a Coop on Burford High Street. For a bigger shop head to Carterton (4 miles) which has an Asda, Morrisons and Aldi or Witney (8 miles) where there is a Lidl and Waitrose. Burford also has some excellent independent food shops, including W.J Castle butcher’s shop, Lynwood and Co bakery, Hanley’s Deli, The Cotswold Cheese Company and the Bakery on the Hill.
Eating Out:
- The Cotswold Arms, Burford – atmospheric 15th century pub with a great atmosphere (1 min walk)
- The Lamb Inn, Burford – traditional country pub with charming garden serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner (6 min walk)
- The Farmer’s Dog, Burford – Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, serving British fare with an on-site butcher and Hawkstone bottle shop (3 miles)
- The Swan Inn, Swinbrook – wisteria-clad pub on the banks of the River Windrush with super seasonal dining (3 miles)
- The Wheatsheaf Inn, Northleach – highly regarded seasonal dining in a charming atmosphere (9.5 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:
- Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens – home to one of the UK’s largest zoological collections (3 miles)
- Bourton-on-the-Water – much-photographed village with a series of bridges crossing the River Windrush (9 miles)
- Stow-on-the-Wold – ancient market town and one of the highest points in the Cotswolds (10 miles)
- Train - The nearest train station is Charlbury (8.5 miles), with a frequent service to Oxford, Reading and London Paddington.
- Taxis - Wychwood Taxis
Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 15:00 and a check-out time of 11:00
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- 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: Church Cottage has private driveway parking for one car (there is more parking nearby)
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Why we love this
- Cosy and full of character, with a private garden.
- Seconds from Burford’s High Street where you can wander between cafés, pubs, and quirky shops without needing a car.
- Ideal for exploring the Cotswolds; Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Woodstock are all an easy drive away.
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The Location
Church Cottage is just a few paces away from the historic High Street selling artisan foodstuffs, drinks and other products, as well as antiques and bric-a-brac. You will find galleries, cafés, restaurants and interesting pubs. Walk to the top of the High Street and look back down the hill to enjoy one of the most exquisite views in the Cotswolds – and perhaps the finest ‘streetscape’ in England. Burford is perfectly located for exploring the rest of the Cotswolds with highlights such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Norton, Cirencester and Woodstock all within easy reach.
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Read our reviews
Disappointing
Adequate property in heart of Burford. Property looks beautiful externally. Inside a different story - makeover needed. Showers are inadequate for 5 adults. Lack of relevant information provided until 2 days prior to arrival e.g 1 shower could only be used as a handheld shower. Also that the property was “green” - I like my towels fluffy! Lack of generosity from owners - given a packet of biscuits, small milk and wood for 1 fire. As a comparison, the next day we arrived at a property for 2 nights - they gave us a welcome basket containing fresh bread, juice, eggs, butter, milk, biscuits, wine! Unfortunately the property was disappointing.
Guest
Cotswold weekend
Lovely old cottage on a very central location. Warm , cosy and very will equipped. Lovely outside space .
Alison Lane
Lovely old cottage on a very central location. Warm, cosy and very well equipped. Lovely outside space.
Alison
Gorgeous cottage in a perfect location. Church Cottage had everything we needed for a short stay, however with its fully equipped kitchen and spacious dining and sitting rooms we could easily have stayed longer!! Conveniently located just off the high street and near the church it’s perfect for a quick stroll to all that Burford has to offer. Thanks for having us.
Shona
Beautiful cottage at the bottom of a dead end. Calm but still centrally located. Enclosed garden. In walking distance of many amenities like bakery , butcher , supermarket , everything you could need is nearby. Pubs , restaurants, pharmacy etc … And the village is beautiful. Busy at day but calm at night. Loved it.
Laurent
Lovely stay in Burford in a lovely property.
Mark
Awesome location, thanks. Key code was in the welcome pack. Easy to access.
Ashley
Church Cottage was a lovely place to stay in Burford. We were a family of 5 (our children are in their 20's) and it was comfortable for all of us. The location was perfect and we could walk to Burford high street very easily. We enjoyed the shops and restaurants in Burford and drove to the nearby villages as well. We love the walks in the Cotswolds and this cottage was an excellent base for us.
Brook
Quaint Cottage in Central Burford
We spent 4 nights at Church Cottage while visiting to attend a wedding. The cottage is in a great location off High Street and is well equipped for a group of up to 6 people. Beds were comfortable with nice living and dining areas. Kitchen is well equipped with all the amenities needed for our group. Parking in private driveway was a bonus as parking in Burford is challenging. Garden was a beautiful place to relax. Communication with our hosts was faultless and made for a great stay.
Richard Koch
A proper home from home! Our second holiday at Church Cottage and it was as amazing as last time!
Esther
We spent 4 nights at Church Cottage while visiting to attend a wedding. The cottage is in a great location off the High Street and is well equipped for a group of up to 6 people. Beds were comfortable with nice living and dining areas. Kitchen is well equipped with all the amenities needed for our group. Parking in a private driveway was a bonus. Garden was a beautiful place to relax. Communication with our hosts was faultless and made for a great stay.
Richard
Great location. Loved staying there.
Adam
Weekend break
We spent a lovely weekend in Burford and Church Cottage was a delightful place to stay. Ideally situated, in a quiet area. Lots of restaurants, cafes and independent shops on your doorstep. So much to see in the Cotswolds.
Karen Bell
Life-long friends found the perfect cottage for a stay!
Three of us life-long friends made a 20+ year dream come true by staying 30 days at Church Cottage in Burford, UK, April - May, 2025. The cottage far, far exceeded our expectation!!! The online information accurately described the cottage perfectly, but seeing it in person brought its magic to the foreground. The location near the bottom of High Street was the perfect base of operation for visiting all the sights, shops, pubs and restaurants in Burford as well as the surrounding villages in the Cotswolds. The private parking space next to the entrance door was truly a blessing as public parking is at a premium. Also the ground floor water closet was so welcomed by all three of us. The ground floor had a fully stocked kitchen, dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave, and washing machine. It further had a lovely sitting room with tv, cable, and wifi and a large dining room which easily seated 8. The stairs to the upper floor were narrow; however they were carpeted and had a sturdy handrail for navigating the stairs safely. The upper floor consisted of 3 bedrooms, full bathroom with shower, and second bathroom with claw-footed tub. Everything was perfectly clean; beds were extremely comfortable. There also was a beautiful enclosed back yard and side patio with table and six chairs. Flowers and shrubs were gorgeous! The St. John Baptist church was just beyond the patio - gorgeous to see and the hourly bell chimes were delightful!! Not at all disruptive!!
The owners were very friendly and extremely responsive before and during out stay. And the housekeepers when scheduled were excellent. Overall, we were delighted with our stay and would highly recommend this property.
Jill Charlton
Church cottage Burford
Excellent location, comfortable, ideally situated to explore Burford and surrounding areas. Easy to access and use all amenities
Cormac McCarthy
Extended Break
We stayed for just over 3wks and a fell in love with the cottage which was ideal for our needs. Small but perfectly formed, its three bedrooms were very comfortable. The downstairs rooms worked well for us - especially the sitting room which, due to the double aspect, was as flooded with natural light all day. The French windows in both reception rooms allow a seamless link to the rear garden and side terrace. Having an on-site private parking space is a real boon in Burford. The owners were kind and helpful once our booking was confirmed, and the housekeeper brilliant during our stay. All-in-all, Church Cottage is the perfect bolthole for anyone wanting an independent stay in what we think is the best town in The Cotswolds.
Guest
Beautiful homely cottage in an excellent location
Church Cottage with lovely secluded garden but really close to amenities makes it a great place for a stress free break
Lesley Kohler
Great location for short stay in Cotswolds
This is a lovely cottage in the heart of the Cotswolds with 1930s evocative styling and sheltered garden to enjoy the summer sun. Good provision of equipment and everything we needed to help celebrate our son's wedding.
Andrew Wainwright
A great stay in Burford
Church Cottage proved to be ideal for a comfortable and relaxing break in Burford. The cottage is perfectly located very close to the centre of Burford, but in a peaceful position away from the busy main high street and next to the impressive St John the Baptist Church. We would certainly look to return in the future.
John Forrester
Perfect stay
The cottage was beautiful and in a fantastic location. It was extremely well equipped for cooking and very clean. The beds were all comfortable and car parking was very handy. Communication with Robin & Emma was easy and both were friendly and helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Church Cottage for a relaxing break in the Cotswolds.
Amy Tristram
Fabulous!
Perfect! Totally charming. Loved the property! Clean, comfortable, great location. Just as lovely as the site photos.
Jeanette Hoogestraat
Beautiful Cottage and Convenient Location
We enjoyed a week at Church Cottage in Burford and delighted in the cosy cottage, fantastic secluded garden and convenience to Burford High Street. Be aware of steep staircase, that was our only concern. It is located right beside St. John the Baptist Church with fascinating history and great Cafe 15 in Warwick Hall.
Russell Skirrow
Beautiful cottage in the Cotswolds
Church Cottage is ideally situated on a quiet lane right next to the Church and only moments from the shops on the High Street. Very well furnished with thoughtful extras such as a bluetooth speaker we could use in the garden. Very highly recommended.
Guest
Charming central cottage with all you need for a pleasant get away
Had a great stay for almost a week in lovely Church Cottage.
Our two small grandchildren absolutely loved the garden.
Convinient location in charmig Burford.
Close to shops and pubs.
Family Korling from Sweden and Cobham
Mats Körling
Wonderful Garden
Thanks to four days of glorious sunny weather, we were able to make full use of the totally secluded and very attractive garden. Spent much time in it; from breakfast to sun down. Very tastefully planted including some beautiful roses,
Very relaxing. Everything in the cottage also very tasteful and appropriate
Mike Bristow
June stay
We stayed at Church Cottage with our children and had a wonderful time. It is very comfortable, well equipped and exceptionally well located. While within minutes from the Hill, Burford’s bustling high street, it is very quiet and the view of the church is beautiful and soothing. Burford is easily the prettiest Cotswold village and a perfect starting point for exploring the area. Our hosts were very thoughtful and provided excellent tips for places to visit and where to eat. Overall a memorable stay that we hope to repeat soon and highly recommend to anyone!
Guest
Picturesque stay in the heart of the Cotswolds
Lovely, quintessential cottage in a brilliant location. Thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas break in such a scenic spot.
Kate Howell
Lovely Location
The house has a great location for everything that Burford has to offer as well as the wider Cotswolds, its well furnished, comfortable and has a lovely cosy atmosphere. Would happily stay again in the future
Nicholas Dale-lace
Lovely few days at Church Cottage, Burford
We stayed at Church Cottage for 3 nights at beginning of August - two children and four adults. It was a wonderful stay.
When we arrived we noticed a few more wasps than normal and potentially a wasps nest on the grounds. We spoke to owners and they sorted immediately. It was good knowing that we could contact easily and that they were on top of things.
Cottage very cosy and comfortable and lovely outside space. Bath is definitely made for a smaller person but there is a shower!
Best bit is the location with the Church literally next door and the high street a 30 second walk away. Lovely bakery where we went every morning for fresh bread as well as lots of independent shops. Lots to do around the area - we went to Crocodiles of the World, did archery, visited lovely garden centre. All are listed in the guides left in house.
Overall a wonderful stay and we were sad to leave.
Michelle Goldsmith
A delightful Cottage in a great location.
Church Cottage is a fabulous retreat. In a great location with access to all the pubs, cafes and shops. A quiet place to sleep, rest and enjoy the surroundings. Tastefully put together and everything you need to cook, a home away from home. Great attention to detail.
Claire Mclellan
Cotswolds Getaway
This is a beautiful property in the perfect location. The owners and housekeepers clearly take great pride in the property and the attention to detail with the furnishings, decorations and little extra touches was appreciated. The kitchen is very well equipped, which was good for eating at home in the evenings.
My only comment would be that the property is more suited to 1 couple with children than a group of adults. We were 3 couples and struggled a bit with the configuration. We ended up all having to share the en-suite shower cubicle in the master bedroom, which wasn’t very convenient. The main bathroom only has a bathtub and the ceiling is too low to stand in the bath to shower so unless everyone is taking a bath every day it’s not really practical. The master bedroom has one good sized bed but the double in the 2nd bedroom is tiny, better suited to one person or children and the 3rd room is set up for children with 2 singles. These were big enough for adults and comfortable but better suited to kids.
We enjoyed the living space very much although we struggled a bit with the central heating which we were asked not to adjust or alter but was hotter than the sun in the evenings, to the point where we had to open windows.
Overall we loved the house and had a great stay. The hosts were accommodating and gave us tons of info.
Thank you!
Guest
Ein schöner Urlaub im Herzen Englands!
Wir waren in Familie ( 2 Erwachsene und 2 Kinder ( 14+12 ) im Juli in Burford. Das Cottage war vollständig ausgestattet. Alles war ordentlich und gepflegt. Die Betten waren sehr gut! Etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig war der nostalgische Elektro-Herd.
Die tolle Lage im schönen Burford tat ihr übriges.
Wir können das Cottage weiterempfehlen.
Steffen Lehmann
Church Cottage -- Met or exceeded expectations --Very pleased
We (a family of four) really enjoyed Church Cottage in Burford and would love to come back again. Very clean, tasteful, light and airy, comfortable cottage. And we enjoyed Burford completely and enjoyed our short day trips from Burford as well.
P.S. The folder of detailed information on the cottage's features and on Burford and the surrounding areas was terrific.
Guest
Beautiful Burford
Church Cottage is a perfectly located and very comfortable cottage. We felt at home so quickly! The garden is a real delight!
Jill Cox
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