Tucked away in a serene setting just a mile from Charlbury, The Fold offers the perfect blend of countryside tranquility and modern comforts. Vaulted ceilings, pale walls, and vibrant pops of colour from modern art create a calming atmosphere. Enjoy your morning coffee on the sunny terrace or unwind with alfresco dining amidst birdsong.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 467 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
The Fold - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Gravel flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Chipping Norton, this cottage is in a rural area. Blenheim Palace and North Leigh Roman Villa are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at River Thames and River Windrush. Travelling with kids? Consider Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and Chipping Norton Leisure Centre. Visit our Chipping Norton travel guide
Is The Fold - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Fold - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Fold - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Fold - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Fold - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, Fairytale Farm and Windrush Leisure Centre. Marlborough Maze and Blenheim Palace are also within 9 miles (15 km). Charlbury Station is 19 minutes by foot.
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The Fold - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Comfortabel cottage with good location for day trips
Very nice cottage. It was a great location to enjoy some easy walks on the countryside or take the car and visit some of the nice villages in Coltswold.
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Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Sept 2023
Happy guests
Wonderful stay. It’s been done up beautifully with extra touches… linen sheets, dog bowls and treats
We absolutely loved our stay the The Fold. The location is easy to find and very secluded. It was a very peaceful place to stay. The home is clean and comfortable. We'd definitely stay again!
Lovely property, exactly what the same as it looks on the photos. Great location to see the Cotswolds highlights
Sarah R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 Sept 2025
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 .
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
26 Oct 2024
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!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 June 2024
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.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ella Sharman
22 Feb 2025
Highly recommend
Disappointedly there was no welcome hamper, but the Fold is a beautiful property in a stunning location.
Ella Sharman
From a partner site
8/10 Good
25 Apr 2025
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian M.
19 May 2024
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 M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 Mar 2024
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicki J.
12 Sept 2023
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 J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tony C.
26 Jan 2025
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
Tony C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Samantha S.
24 Aug 2023
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!
Samantha S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 Nov 2023
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.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
nicola b.
29 June 2024
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 b.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Markus N.
11 Oct 2023
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 N.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
22 Aug 2023
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
30 July 2025
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.
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 July 2023
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!