Poppy Cottage
Poppy Cottage is a delightful, mid-terrace, three-storey, 18th Century cottage in the pretty village of Broadwell, lying just over a mile and a half from the popular Cotswold town of Stow-on-the-Wold. The cottage has been beautifully refurbished and styled, while retaining its original character and features a cosy living-dining room with a log burner and a separate kitchen overlooking a pretty courtyard garden. Poppy Cottage sleeps four in two king-size bedrooms, with one family bathroom. At the rear of the cottage is a sunny courtyard with a dining table and four seats. Just five minutes walk away is the Fox Inn and a picturesque village green.
Overview
Poppy Cottage sits on a quiet, residential road, with equally pretty and ancient dwellings to either side and across the road, with open countryside on the doorstep. Guests step from the road directly into the living room-dining area where there are hooks for coats and room to leave shoes and boots.
On the ground floor of this immaculate and stylish cottage is a living-dining room, featuring an original fireplace with a wood burning stove, polished limestone floor tiles and comfy seating for four guests. Three steps lead through to a bright and light, fully equipped kitchen, with a back door out to the courtyard patio. On the first floor is the family bathroom and a double bedroom with a king-size bed, and on the second floor is the more spacious master bedroom with a king-size bed and original, exposed A-frame beams.
At the rear of the cottage there is a sunny courtyard with a beautiful acer tree and a dining table with four chairs.
Ground Floor
Living Room-Dining Area:
As you step in through the front door, you’ll find hooks for coats and room to leave shoes and boots. Directly ahead is a delightful living room featuring an original fireplace with a wood-burning stove and a window seat just wide enough to perch on. The room is furnished with a 2-seater sofa, armchair, and button-back, velvet day chair with occasional tables to rest a book or drink on. There is a 33” smart TV to one side of the fireplace and a dining table and four chairs to the other side. Set to one side is an alcove with an antique drinks cabinet, with glasses at the ready for guests to pour their favourite tipple.
Kitchen:
From the dining area head up three stone steps and through a latched door into the kitchen – mind your head on the original beam as you step through. This lovely, light room is equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, washer/dryer, fridge with freezer compartment and a butler’s sink overlooking the courtyard patio. A door opens from the kitchen out to the courtyard making it super convenient for al fresco dining.
A latched door in the living room opens to carpeted stairs with a handrail that lead up to the first floor where you’ll find Bedroom One and the family bathroom. Note that the stairs are steep and unsuitable for guests with restricted mobility.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
This chic bedroom, with minimalist styling, sits at the front of the house, overlooking Chapel Street and the neighbouring ancient rooftops. It features a king-size bed with bedside lights set against a deep charcoal grey wall, a full-length, antique mirror and a double, built-in wardrobe.
Family Bathroom:
The small but stylish bathroom has Fired Earth tiles and Burlington bathroom ware, including a three-quarter-size bath with a shower over the bath, a WC, and a washbasin with a towel rail and a mirror above.
Second Floor
Head through a latched door from the landing and up a carpeted staircase to the second floor/converted attic and Bedroom Two.
Bedroom Two:
The striking master bedroom features the attic’s original beams, which are painted white, giving this room a beautifully light and spacious feel - made even lighter when the sunshine streams through the Velux windows on either side of the room (all with blinds). The bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed on a wooden, sleigh bed frame, with bedside tables and reading lamps, a chest of drawers (not shown) with a mirror and a hanging rail with hangers.
Outside
The cottage has a secluded and pretty courtyard garden with a tall acer tree in one corner. The courtyard is at the rear of the property and accessed through the Kitchen. A table and four chairs with cushions are provided for guests, making it a lovely spot for breakfast, lunch or supper. There is a handy, retractable washing line for guests’ use and a shed where the BBQ is stored, and muddy boots can be kept.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - King-size
1 Bathroom - With Three-quarter Bath, Over-bath Shower, WC And Wash Basin
Hairdryer - 1
Fire - Logs Are Provided For An Initial Fire (1st October - 31st March)
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer - Compartment In Fridge
Coffee Machine
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 4
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed
TV - Smart
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Outdoor
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - On-street
On your Doorstep
The fabulous Cotswold town of Stow-on-the-Wold is just 1.5 miles away, where there’s a fantastic range of independent boutiques, art galleries and antique shops, providing those who love a bit of retail therapy plenty of opportunity to indulge. This is a working market town too, so there are all the general amenity stores and services you need, including food shops, banks, a pharmacy and a Post Office. Farmers’ Market Day is the second Thursday of every month.
Eating Out:
- The Fox Inn (150 metres)
- The Porch House (1.7 miles)
- The Old Butchers (1.7 miles)
The village is on the Monarch’s Way, a 625-mile-long footpath that runs from Worcester via the Cotswolds to Shoreham in West Sussex. It follows Charles II’s escape route in 1651 as he fled from defeat at the Battle of Worcester.
Places to Visit:
- Stow-on-the-Wold (1.5 miles)
- Longborough Festival Opera (3 miles)
- Daylesford Farm, Cookery School, Spa and cafe (2.5 miles)
- Train - Kingham Station (5 miles) which has direct routes to London
- Taxis - Jays Taxis, Stow-on-the-Wold Taxi Service
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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- Poppy Cottage has some low beams, particularly in the Master Bedroom in the attic (a beam about 5ft high curves across one end of the bed), and steep staircases to both the upper floors making it unsuitable for guests with restricted mobility and young children.
- The Stow Horse Fair is a traditional traveller’s event which has taken place for hundreds of years. Traveller’s gather twice a year, on the closest Thursday around the 15th May and the 24th October. For several days surrounding the event, some local shops, pubs, and restaurants will be closed in the town. Please note the fair can be cancelled or rescheduled at short notice.
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Why we love this
- Set in a beautiful village setting with open countryisde on your doorstep
- Sitting just 1.5 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold and 3.5 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh, Broadwell is an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds.
- Just a five-minute stroll to the Fox Inn, a modern country pub serving a hearty, classic British menu in a welcoming setting.
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The Location
Broadwell is an historic and tranquil village that dates to 708AD, with a church - St Paul’s - that was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. Sitting just 1.5 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold and 3.5 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh, Broadwell is an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds. The village sits near a tributary of the River Evenlode, which after rainfall rushes across the road near to the village common – a lovely green area that guests can walk to and enjoy, perhaps before or after having a drink or meal at the Fox Inn on the far side of the common.
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Read our reviews
Lovely cottage in great location
Cottage was lovely and exactly as seen/described online. Immaculate when we arrived and in a great location near Stow-on-the-wold. Only disappointment was the lack of Christmas decorations as it stated on the website all homes would be decorated seasonally, and as we had gone up for Christmas markets it was a shame there was none up. However had a brilliant stay nonetheless and would book again.
Leah Eastwood
Very cosy cottage with a nice comfy feel. It’s in a lovely street with free safe parking. Lots to do within an easy 20/30 minute drive radius.
Calvin
A cosy stay in Poppy Cottage
We had a lovely stay in Poppy Cottage
Only suggestions we would make are
A kitchen cloth to start us off would have been helpful and some coat hangers in the 1st floor bedroom.
The hot water tap in the kitchen did not work
The pans were losing their nonstick coating so no good to use.
Guest
We had a lovely stay in Poppy Cottage.
Alison
We had a wonderful stay and had everything we needed.
Katrina
This was our second time booking this house as we loved it the first time! The location of the house is excellent, it's located in a very pretty village near Stow-on-the-Wold. It's a lovely area of the Cotswolds to explore, with loads of lovely villages worth visiting close by. The village itself is quite, but has a pub 'The Fox Inn' which serves really good food and is a lovely place to go for a drink in the evenings. The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Orla
Great location. Clean house.
Nikki
Lovely stay in the Cotswolds. Great location for walks and exploring surrounding towns/villages. Enjoyed the outside space in the sunny weather.
Sally
What an absolutely beautiful property. Very clean and easy to find. Perfect for a getaway and we were so close to all of the beautiful villages and towns in the Cotswolds. We were lucky enough to visit during the village fete which was one of the most beautiful quintessentially English summer fete I have ever been to in my life and everyone locally was very friendly. The local pub recommended (Fox Inn) is also worth a visit as the staff were friendly and the food very good. We would absolutely stay again!
Henry
A beautiful little cottage in an idyllic village. Perfect for our needs, would definitely stay again!
Rebecca
Great location. Property was clean. Host kindly provided milk & cakes which was a lovely extra touch.
Hassan
This property, located just outside Stow on the Wold, is absolutely perfect for exploring this part of the Cotswolds. A cosy, quiet spot with a great local pub and a short drive to some of the best walks in the area. The cottage is lovely and hosts super proactive. Definitely recommend.
Ken
Cute cottage
lovely little cottage, as expected. Beds very comfortable, bathroom a little small but expected for a small country cottage. Could do with a little attention to soft furnishings to give it the real wow factor.
Nikki Lovell
Christmas stay
Poppy Cottage is a beautiful cottage in a wonderful village. We stayed here for a week over Christmas and were very happy with our stay. The property had everything we needed and was decorated for Christmas with a tree which was a lovely touch. The village is fantastic, and the local pub is welcoming with a great menu. You are a short drive to train stations, a large super market and around a 30 minute walk or a 5 minute drive into Stow on the Wold with great pubs and independent stores/cafes. We will definitely return!
Kenzi Osborne
While the village and local pub were highlights, the accommodation itself fell short.
Positives:
• Location: The cottage is in a lovely village with a great pub nearby, offering good food, local ale, and friendly service.
• Kitchen: Well-equipped and decent, making it functional for meal preparation.
Negatives:
• General Condition: The cottage is clean but tired in places, with draughty windows and a need for a fresh coat of paint.
• Comfort: The accommodation is not the most functional or comfortable, with issues like a small living room, squashed furniture, and an overall lack of comfort.
• Bedrooms:
• First-floor bedrooms have wardrobes filled with household items, making it difficult to hang clothes.
• The bed placement next to a noisy airing cupboard is problematic for light sleepers.
• The top-floor bedroom is not very functional and might serve better as a luxurious bathroom.
• Bathroom: Small, not ideal for more than two people. Issues include mould around the shower screen, a small shower head, and a slow-filling bath. The space is not very relaxing or functional.
• Other Issues:
• No pillow protectors, which is off-putting.
• No logs provided for the fire.
• The information guide is falling apart, with minimal details about the area.
Overall Impression:
Despite enjoying the area, the cottage itself didn’t meet our expectations, especially when compared to other accommodations in a similar price range. While it served its purpose, we wouldn’t particularly recommend it for others.
Julie King
Nearly excellent.
A very well situated cottage, nicely furnished, in generally good decorative order, with very comfortable beds and bedding. Generous hot water, easy to use shower, reliable wi fi, and convenient dishwasher. Street parking immediately outside (subject to space being available).
A few things stated to be in the cottage weren’t, we couldn’t get the washing machine to work, and the garden table had rotten bits. A few other maintenance issues.
The very steep and narrow staircases and low upstairs beams would make this unsuitable for anyone with mobility problems.
Otherwise, just a bit of attention would make this an excellent stay.
David Jenkins
Excellent stay
Poppy cottage is incredibly well situated, handy for Stow and a stone’s throw from The Fox, a lovely pub with a fire and great food. The cottage is well-sized and has everything you could want, including a little courtyard that catches the sun.
Gareth Martin
A relaxing break in a beautiful village
Very well appointed cottage with super comfortable beds and luxury bedlinen. The Fox pub in the village is so close by and has really interesting dishes as well as the pub standards. We had a couple of issues in resolving our requests promptly with Bolthole Retreats and some items were unavailable for the welcome pack, however the housekeeper did rectify this. Bedside tables in bedroom 2 would have been useful, and also a few more items for kitchen including salad bowl and more choice of utensils.
Jane Koster
A week in the Cotswolds
Lovely stay in a great house with a great location. Very comfortable beds and kitchen is excellent. A little bit more cutlery would be great. The open fire was very cosy.
Julia Brandl
Super cottage, in lovely location
We stayed here for 5 nights as a family of four with youngish children. It’s a great little cottage, warm and cosy, with all of the equipment you would expect. The only thing that might be a consideration for any taller folk are the ceiling and door heights as it’s generally quite low (as a cottage should be!) but anyone over 6 foot will be stooping a fair bit. Broadwell is a really idyllic village and the pub (Fox Inn) is phenomenal. Nice walk (or short drive into Stow for shops etc).
Guest
Cozy and well located base in the Cotswolds
We are a family of four who stayed two nights at Poppy’s Cottage. The cottage is well located to explore the Cotswolds, and is in a very small, locals town called Broadwell, 5 min drive to Stow-on-the-Wold, 7 min drive to Burton-on-the-Water. We loved having cozy fires every night, extremely comfortable beds, and amenities like coffee pods and milk in the fridge. The heat took awhile to warm the place up, and the internet was not consistent, but neither worried us too much. We’d recommend staying here and would love to be back!
Mandy Datro
Cute little cottage in perfect location
The cottage is very cute and lovely! Has everything you need! Perfect location for some walks and lovely local pub with great food! Just be aware of low ceilings!
Ewa Clement
Peace and Tranquility
Poppy cottage is a small, well appointed terraced cottage in the beautiful hamlet of Broadwell. Although it lacks garden space it does have a tiny sunny rear courtyard. The cottage has many original features & quality fittings with two steep staircases up to the bedrooms, tricky for anyone with mobility issues. The bedroom on the top floor has original beams with very restricted head height in places. A real bonus staying at the cottage is The Fox pub being within 5 minutes walk, overlooking the village green & providing a warm welcome and fabulous fresh food. The peace and quiet of this lovely place is so very special.
Ruth Willetts
Quaint Cottage
What a delight little cottage in the true Cotswolds village unspoilt by the masses who clog the like of Stow that is a short drive or lovely walk away.
The cottage is lovely, a challenge at time if over 6ft!! Very well equipped and comfortable with a small sunny courtyard when the weather is right.
The cottage is small but does everything you need it do with a classic country charm.
The village has lovely walks around it and from Weds - Sun there is no need to leave the village as the The Fox serves fab food and local ales from Donnington Brewery.
Visit their brewery, it’s in a beautiful setting and of course great ales.
May book for a winter get away to make the most of the log burner!
Sharon Dunn
Tiny but lovely cottage
Nice cottage for a short stay. We needed a longer stay so stayed intermittently instead. No real problem with cottage. Stairs steep and low beam going into top bedroom. Bathroom small but Bolthole Retreats were unhelpful following our mistake as to the size of the property. Being new to rentals we relied on photos and not floor plan. Found a spacious and well appointed AirBNB instead. In retrospect cottage was overpriced.
Guest
Very confortable cottage at the heart of the Cotswolds!
Hi
We really enjoyed our stay in the Poppy cottage.
The house was very clean but I noticed all the garbages of previous rentals in the outdoor storage place. This necessitate to be cleaned.
Kind regards,
Emilie Beck
Harold Beck
Poppy cottage
Lovely cottage with quality fixtures and fittings. Good sized bedrooms with comfy beds. The only minor thing is the stairs could be problem for some people as they are quite steep. The few days we spent here we really enjoyed it.
Tracey Owens
Beautiful Cottage
Beautiful cottage, very well equipped and comfortable. It also has lovely area outside where you can sit. The village is also lovely and very well situated for visiting places.
Charles John
Perfect getaway
Great property. Extremely quiet, perfect position and very comfortable. Would recommend to others. Hope to revisit.
Alison Woollerson
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