The Fold
Deep in the Oxfordshire countryside, tucked away off a quiet country road that leads into Charlbury, The Fold is a gorgeous barn conversion offering a peaceful escape in a truly lovely setting. The simplicity of the pale stone exterior belies a thoughtful interior design that melds traditional features with a contemporary style, ensuring the most comfortable of stays. The Fold sleeps four guests in two charming bedrooms, boasts a sunny terrace overlooking the adjacent woodland and has a tangle of footpaths from the door, it’s also dog friendly. With the vibrant town of Charlbury just a mile away, this delightful bolthole offers everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay in the Cotswolds.
Overview
Lying in a quiet setting just a mile from Charlbury, The Fold offers the best of both worlds. A place to stay surrounded by countryside, with glimpses of the valley beyond, the acid yellow fields and the air filled with birdsong, yet with myriad attractions close by. Inside you’ll find vaulted ceilings and pale walls, all adding to the feeling of calm with vibrant pops of colour from modern art and pretty textiles. The sunny terrace tucked away at the back of The Fold is a place to linger over your morning coffee as you ease into the day with the sounds of the wind in the trees as your backdrop. It’s also a lovely spot for alfresco dining.
The Fold is on one level with an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. To one end, the well-appointed kitchen features everything you need for a self-catering stay, whilst the reverse of the kitchen island doubles as bench seating for the dining area. The other end is given over to the cosy living area with a plump sofa, comfy wingback chair and a Smart TV. Beyond are two pretty bedrooms, one king size and one twin and the bathroom.
A gravel path leads around The Fold from the front door to the rear where against a backdrop of the neighbouring woodland, you’ll find a private terrace with rustic outdoor furniture. A wooden table and chairs offer a spot for outside dining and drinks, and the potted olive trees add a hint of the Mediterranean. It’s a very peaceful place to sit and relax. To the front of The Fold is parking for 1-2 cars.
Ground Floor
The front door leads into the open-plan living space. To the right is the kitchen and behind the pale grey cupboards you’ll find a dishwasher, fridge-freezer as well as an electric oven and induction hob. There is plenty of storage along with a Nespresso coffee machine and a toaster.
Dining:
Clever use of the kitchen island ensures there is ample seating for four guests. The reverse doubles as bench seating, there are then two further chairs to the other side of the table and a statement pendant light fitting above.
Living:
A plump stripy sofa sits against one wall along with a blue velvet wingback chair. The rustic wooden table is ideal for board and card games, whilst the large Smart TV ensures entertainment for all.
Bedroom One:
This king-size bedroom is beautifully finished with botanical print bedding, statement lighting and an olive-green armchair, creating a delightful reading nook. The overhead angle-poise lamp ensures no eye strain. Storage comes in the form of a large chest of drawers, topped by a large mirror and wall hooks with padded hangers.
Bathroom:
Under the window is a bath with a mixer, and handheld shower, there is also a WC and a handbasin with a mirror and a shaver point. A sheepskin rug keeps toes toasty.
Bedroom Two:
Bedroom two is a pretty twin room with matching single beds, each topped with an olive-green headboard. Bedside tables are topped with beautiful lamps and there is plenty of light from the window, and the door, which leads directly onto the terrace. Botanical bedding adds colour and there is room to unpack with a large chest of drawers.
Outside
Behind The Fold is a private terrace with a table and chairs to seat four. There is an adjacent woodland and a path through the owner’s field to the public footpath beyond. Guests have access to parking for 1-2 cars.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - Twin
1 Bathroom - Bath With A Hand-held Mixer Shower, WC, And Sink
Oven
Hob
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer - Compartment In Fridge
Coffee Machine - Nespresso
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 4
Washing Machine - In External Utility
Tumble Dryer - In External Utility
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed
TV - Smart
Board Games
Highchair
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 1 Well-behaved Dog Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Not Enclosed
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - Off-road Parking For 2 Cars
On your Doorstep
Eating Out:
- The Old Shed, Charlbury – excellent café, great for families (2 miles)
- Café de la Post, Chadlington – friendly village café and Saturday evening pizzas (2 miles)
- The Plough Inn, Finstock – a traditional, thatched pub with an inglenook fireplace and seasonal menu (4 miles)
- The Swan, Ascott-under-Wychwood – 16th-century inn with flagstone floors and open fires. Excellent local menu (5 miles)
- Royal Oak, Ramsden – Grade II listed 17th-century village inn with great food and a warm welcome (5 miles)
Places to Visit:
- Little Wild Things – Outdoor adventures for children (1.5 miles)
- Diddly Squat Farm Shop – Jeremy Clarkson’s headline-making farm shop (5 miles)
- Woodstock/Blenheim Palace – pretty market town and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill (8.5 miles)
Train - Charlbury (1 mile)
Taxis - Charlbury Taxis; Evenlode Valley Travel – pre-booking is strongly recommended
There is so much to discover in the Cotswolds, why not take a look at some of our favourite Bolthole Retreats Experiences
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 for top attractions and experiences.
- 1 well-behaved dog is permitted at The Fold for an additional fee.
- There are two small ponds by the drive and cottage. Parents with young children should be aware. The garden area is not enclosed.
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The Location
Charlbury is a vibrant Cotswold town that has managed to retain a real sense of place, despite its popularity. It also boasts a direct rail link to Oxford and London. Soho Farmhouse is 8 miles away and Cotswold highlights including Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are within easy reach. There are several walking trails through Charlbury including the Oxfordshire Way, the Salt Way and the Finstock and Evenlode Walk.
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Read our reviews
Comfortable property with lots to explore in its vicinity
Warm, comfortable stay for a family of 4. Property is well situated to explore the area. Overall a lovely stay.
Anne Macgregor
Warm, comfortable stay for a family of 4. Property is well situated to explore the area. Overall a lovely stay.
Anne
It was a lovely little home and was really easy to access. Great local restaurants within a short drive / in particular would recommend The Bull!
Warren
We loved our short stay- it was just perfect for our family with 2 teenagers and perfectly located for exploring the Cotswolds. We had a delicious dinner at the Bull, a long day discovering Blenheim and managed a reservation at The Farmers Dog too- all perfect .
Penny
Good place to stay near Charlbury, great for walking the dog.
Andrew
Wonderful cottage
This was our second stay at The Fold - it is in a beautiful spot, very comfortable and ideal for a weekend in the Cotswolds.
Guest
This was our second stay at The Fold - it is in a beautiful spot, very comfortable and ideal for a weekend in the Cotswolds.
Catherine
Beautiful cottage
The Fold was a beautiful cottage set in lovely surroundings .
Close to Charlbury and its shops and pubs .
The Fold was nice and private away from the main farmhouse .
Easy to access and find and very well furnished and comfortable . Would highly recommend .
Wish we could have stayed longer . Thank you .
Frances Draper
Beautiful location, with access to lots of public footpaths if you enjoy walking or have a dog. The property was lovely and clean and a bonus for us all being on one floor.
Lynda
The Fold was a beautiful cottage set in lovely surroundings . Close to Charlbury and its shops and pubs. The Fold was nice and private. Easy to access and find and very well furnished and comfortable . Would highly recommend .Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you.
Frances
This was our first staycation with our puppy. The location was perfect. Lots of outside space in the immediate vicinity and of course lovely walks bear by. This is a great central location for visiting other highlights, such as Chipping Norton, Bourton-on-the- Water and Diddly Squat Farm Shop and Farmer’s Dog Pub. We had a very relaxing stay in this idealistic, comfortable and very peaceful setting. Highly recommend The Fold, Charlbury.
Cameron
Perfect Stay
What a peaceful and idyllic setting. Everything was thought through and every detail thought about. Beautiful flowers from the flower farm in the fields opposite. Perfect.
Guest
What a peaceful and idyllic setting. Everything was thought through and every detail thought about. Beautiful flowers from the flower farm in the fields opposite. Perfect.
James
A lovely short stay
Stayed here with my son using it as a base to attend the British Grand Prix weekend. Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Just what we wanted.
Stephen Goodson
Stayed here with my son using it as a base to attend the British Grand Prix weekend. Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Just what we wanted.
Stephen
Easter break
Our daughter and family stayed at the Fold whilst visiting Charlbury. The Fold is in an Ideal location, close to the town in a rural setting. The young boys loved the wooded area around the house and spent hours playing in the trees. The house was compact and very well fitted out. The family would definitely stay again.
Guest
Lovely Cosy Stay
Lovely cottage in a beautiful area. We had a very nice stay.
Great area, comfy beds, excellent water pressure...suited us well!
Guest
Highly recommend
Disappointedly there was no welcome hamper, but the Fold is a beautiful property in a stunning location.
Guest
Cotswold Break
Location and privacy was perfect ,the walks and open fields for the dog were sublime with just a small walk into Charlsbury . The Fold was well contained with every amenity available other than a shower which I prefer in the mornings but a nice big bath made do for a few days , the beds were very comfy with nice linen and plenty of towels to hand. We had a very enjoyable stay and would recommend The Fold
Guest
Great base for exploring the Cotswolds
We had a great stay at The Fold, and used it as a base for a week away exploring the Cotswolds. The location is ideal, with a vast range of great walks, pubs and restaurants within a 10-15 minute drive. Accommodation is in good condition, in lovely grounds, and it was great that it was pet friendly
Thanks for having us!
Guest
Holiday at the Fold
Great location, lovely properly next to owners home. only downside was on check in both the bed and sofa were covered in dog hair. The owners were prompt to address and extremely friendly. Disappointing that bolt hole retreats were not available by phone or email when I had the issue and alerted them around 5pm on check in, and they did not reply until late the next day and didn’t offer any discount on cleaning fee to subsidise for the inconvenience.
Apart from that lovely property, fab location very peaceful.
Nicola Brown
Lovely cottage in an ideal location
The cottage was very clean and well presented. The location was perfect for exploring all the Cotswolds have to offer, whilst being away from the main tourist areas providing a very tranquil and relaxing environment. We would stay here again in the future.
Tracey Field
A short midweek stay
We travelled from London for a short 4 night midweek stay with our dog Skip. The small cottage was perfect and we loved it. There was plenty of space onsite to walk him. It’s well located for local facilities, hike routes and general site seeing. We will definitely come back here again.
Brian McGee
Highly recommend
Had a really lovely stay at the Fold with my partner and dog. Very clean and well kept. Plenty of room with open plan kitchen living area. Short countryside walk into Charlbury town.
Madeleine Murchie
The Fold
The Fold is just the right property for a stay in the Cotswolds. It's spacious, very well equipped and comfortable, with high ceilings and under-floor heating. The house is neatly placed with its own short driveway off the one for the main house and backs on to woodland. It's a 10- minute stroll into Charlbury.
Guest
A hidden gem
What a fantastic find The Fold has been!
We stayed here during a long weekend in the Cotswolds. Conveniently located between Chipping Norton and Blenheim Palace, The Fold is only a stone's throw away from Charlbury, home of two fabulous new pubs / restaurants, The Bull and The Bell. We had dinner at the latter with two small kids and had a lovely time here, highly recommended.
The converted barn itself is stunning, beds were super comfy and the spacious bathroom boasts a large double bath, perfect to relax after a day exploring the beautiful nearby countryside. There's also a lovely little terrace to the side of the property which we took advantage off for breakfasts outside in an unseasonably warm October weekend.
All in all a fantastic time. Thank you Laura and Bolthole Retreats. We loved it.
Markus Nonn
Great location and accommodation
We really enjoyed our few days here and it was a great base to explore the Cotswolds. The house was very comfortable and welcoming. One issue was It was difficult to manage our dog in the garden from wanting to explore further afield! Some containment would be helpful and a little more privacy. Overall a lovely place.
Nicki Jackson
Happy guests
Wonderful stay. It’s been done up beautifully with extra touches… linen sheets, dog bowls and treats
Duchess Norfolk
Perfect family retreat
We had a wonderful 4 days staying at The Fold, a lovely quiet setting in the grounds of a large house. Great spot for exploring the area.
Cottage feels very new and clean, everything you could need is provided, the beds are ridiculously comfortable and don’t get me started on the bath tub!
Owners were very quick to respond when we requested a high chair too.
Thanks Laura & Jonathan!
Sam Shinners
Beautifully decorated, warm welcome, and relaxing stay
We stayed for 3 nights and it was perfect.
We received a kind and friendly welcome, with a sweet note and flowers on the table. When we messaged we received quick and friendly replies, we were even given the heads up about a hot air balloon landing. I felt it was family friendly and would like to return.
The place was clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen had all the utensils needed, although we didn't see a microwave. The coffee machine was a great treat and the kids enjoyed babyccinos. The place was really clean and well furnished. There is outdoor seating area, with a door from one of the bedrooms. A nice and quiet place to enjoy lunch and or dinner.
Location wise; it was a short journey to most the places we wanted to see- Bleinham Palace, and Cogges Farm. We went into Witney, which was an easy journey. I really recommend using the 3 words app to find them.
Parking right by the door made for easy packing and unpacking.
Rosanna Leney
Wonderful stay in the Costwolds
We had the most wonderful time at the Fold, close by to all the famous villages to visit in the Cotswolds.
The place is comfortable, pristine and, well-equipped.
Great place to come after a long day walking ng and exploring.
We will be back!
Celine Zuberek
Perfect stay
By far one of the best stays I have ever had. Booked for a surprise birthday weekend away fro my girlfriend and girlfriend parents. We all absolutely loved it and could not recommend it more. Beautiful location, beautiful building. Zero Complaints
Robert Sice
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