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Cotswolds barn in the 'heart' of Moreton in Marsh

Cotswolds barn in the 'heart' of Moreton in Marsh

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Cotswolds barn in the 'heart' of Moreton in Marsh

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Moreton In Marsh, ENG
  • Popular LocationASK Italian1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMoreton-In-Marsh Station1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOtis & Belle2 min walk
  • Popular LocationWellington Aviation Museum6 min walk

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
    Bath
Bathroom 2
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cotswolds barn in the 'heart' of Moreton in Marsh

Stunning converted Cotswolds barn in the centre of the beautiful Gloucestershire town of Moreton In Marsh, the 'heart' of quintessential Cotswolds.

Guests have full access to the entire 'detached' property, sun terrace and parking space.

Luxuriously furnished with full amenities and Scandinavian wood burner in the high beamed ceiling lounge create a truly relaxing & unique ambience. 4 comfy seating areas in the lounge with 48" Freeview HD TV with Chromecast as well as free Infinity wi-fi access.
Fully equipped kitchen diner which seats 4 and all cooking facilities including condiments and spices.
Two shower rooms, one of which features a walk-in Rain Forest shower and handheld shower. The other is Ensuite in Master Bedroom 1 featuring a Shower with Jacuzzi back jet setting, as well as overhead and handheld shower.
Master bedroom features an en-suite, double bed, double wardrobe and six large drawers, plus 22" tv.
The second bedroom features a skylight with high beamed ceilings, double bed, single pine wardrobe with shelf and internal storage drawer box.
Separate laundry room with washing machine, iron and ironing board.
Underfloor heating throughout with temperature control for each room.
Beautiful sun terrace with table and chairs for alfresco dining.
The property has private parking and is within walking distance to the train station (90 mins to London).
The property is accessed through a private driveway into a courtyard and is in a peaceful and tranquil setting, yet moments away from the numerous tearooms, shops, and eateries along the high street.
Guests will never need to worry about keys, as access to the property is via a secure pin code simply entered into a keypad to release the door lock.
There is also a baby bath, high chair and travel crib/playpen for families with babies visiting.


Local Attractions:
- Batsford Arboretum
- Cotswolds Falconry centre
- Wellington Aviation Museum
- The Moreton Gallery
- St. Davids Church
- Sezincote House and Gardens
- Chastelon House and Gardens
- Bourton House Garden
- Longborough Opera House

Other Cotswold areas to visit within close proximity of Moreton in Marsh:

- Batsford (1.6 miles - 3mins)
- Bourton On the Hill (2.4 miles - 5 mins)
- Longborough (3.1 miles - 7 mins)
- Stow on the Wold (4.4 miles - 8 mins)
- Blockley (4.3 miles - 9 mins)
- Broad Campden (5 miles - 11 mins)
- Bourton On The Water (8.3 miles -13 mins)
- Chipping Campden (8.3 miles - 13 mins)
- Chipping Norton (8.5 miles - 15 mins)
- Broadway (10.2 miles - 17 mins)
- Stratford Upon Avon (16 miles - 26 mins)
- Evesham (15 miles - 27 mins)
- Woodstock (19 miles - 32 mins)
- Cheltenham (22 miles - 35 mins)
- Witney (22 miles - 35 mins)
- Oxford (28 miles - 45 mins)

Lounge description
- 2 seater sofa and 2 x one seater bucket chairs
- Scandinavian wood burner
- 49" Freeview TV
- High ceilings with skylight
- a coffee table and 3 x side tables
- Lounge temperature thermostat

Kitchen
- Dual oven
- 4 Burner Gas Hob
- Fridge Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Cafetiere
- Tea Pot
- Cutlery, utensils, pots, pans, plates etc.
- Spices and herbs
- Condiments
- Tea, coffee and sugar
- 4 seater Country dining table and chair
- Coat stand
- Kitchen thermostat

Laundry room
- Washing machine
- Clothes airer
- Ironing board
- Iron
- First Aid Kit
- Fire Extinguisher

Bedroom 1 (Romantica)
- Double Bed
- Bedside lamps
- 3/4 Length dressing mirror
- Upright Dressing lamp
- Multi-speed and temperature hairdryer
- Double wardrobe and 6 drawers
- Freeview TV
- Bedroom Thermostat
- Board Games

En-suite Bedroom 1 (Romantica)
- 3 setting Jacuzzi shower (Overhead, handheld and seated Jacuzzi)
- Corner sink and Flexible shaving mirror
- Natural skylight and lighting
- Shaving power points
- Shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and shower gel
- Freshly washed Body and Hand Towels provided for use at beginning of the stay
- En-suite thermostat

Main Bathroom
- Walk-in Rain Forest shower
- Corner sink and Flexible shaving mirror
- Natural skylight and lighting
- Shaving power points
- Shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and shower gel
- Freshly washed Body and Hand Towels provided for use at beginning of the stay
- Main Bathroom thermostat

Bedroom 2 (Starlight)
- Double Bed
- Bedside lamps
- 3/4 Length dressing mirror
- Skylight
- Multi-speed and temperature hairdryer
- Single pine wardrobe with shelf and additional storage drawer box
- Bedroom Thermostat
- Selection of books

Moreton-in-Marsh holds a fabulous outdoor market every Tuesday throughout the year.

Moreton-in-Marsh is one of the principal market towns in the northern Cotswolds situated on the Fosse Way and now served by the main line railway from London Paddington. It grew up in the thirteenth century as a market town with a wide main street, narrow burgage plots and back lanes. There still is a busy Tuesday market with about 200 stalls attracting many visitors. See the image of Tolls charged in 1905.

Toll Notice on the Curfew Tower Moreton has been a traveller's town for at least 1700 years and was used as a coaching station before the coming of the Oxford to Worcester railway in 1853. There are several pubs, inns, hotels, tea shops, restaurants and accommodation in the form of B&Bs and holiday cottages in the immediate vicinity. A popular caravan site exists just on the outskirts of the town.

The high street has many elegant eighteenth-century inns and houses including the Redesdale Market Hall (seen in the above picture). This hall is at the centre of the town, a plaque on the building reads -

"The Redesdale Hall was erected in 1887 by Sir Algernon Bertram Freeman Mitford, G.C.V.O., K.C.B., 1st Baron Redesdale, Lord-of-the-Manor of Moreton-in-Marsh in pious Memory of his kinsman, Earl of Redesdale, 1805-1886".

The Hall was subsequently purchased by Sir Gilbert Alan Hamilton Wills, BART, O.B.E, The First Baron Dulverton who presented it in the year 1951 to The North Cotswold Rural District Council.

Moreton-in-Marsh High StreetLord Redesdale lived at nearby Batsford House and is also known for his famous daughters, the Mitford sisters.

The oldest building is likely to be the sixteenth-century Curfew tower on High Street. Its bell was rung nightly until 1860 to remind people of the risk of fire at night. The Curfew Tower at the junction of High Street and Oxford Street dates from the 17th century, in daily use until 1860. It is said that it once guided home a Sir Robert Fry, lost in the fog, who gave money for its maintenance, in gratitude.

The Parish church of St. David was originally a chapel of ease for Bourton-on-the-Hill and in 1858 was rebuilt in medieval style.

Moreton-in-Marsh was founded on the Roman Fosse Way, later the traditional London to Worcester coaching route via Broadway.

Two miles away in the hamlet of Dorn, many Roman remains have been found.

It was transferred to the ownership of Westminster Abbey just before the Norman Conquest, the estate sold only in 1856 after a thousand years of church ownership.

Shops on the High StreetClose to the town is the Four Shires Stone marking the historic meeting point of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire.

Moreton-in-Marsh was granted its market charter in 1227 and the well-known Market is still held every Tuesday throughout the year.

Many of the old buildings along the High Street date from the 17th and 18th centuries.

The White Hart (Royal) Hotel was used by King Charles I as a shelter during the English Civil War following the Battle of Marston Moor on July 2, 1644. A copy of the King’s unpaid bill is commemorated on a plaque within the entrance lobby.

The Batsford Arboretum was planted by Lord Redesdale, one of the largest private collection of rare trees in England.

Tolkien Connections
The famous author J R R Tolkien is believed to have had connections with Moreton-in-Marsh - a pub in the town was presented with a special print by a branch of the J R R Tolkien Society.

After painstaking research, the Society claims that The Bell Inn is the inspiration behind The Prancing Pony, Middle Earth's most famous pub in the book 'Lord of the Rings'.

The Society believes the similarities between The Bell Inn and The Prancing Pony in Tolkein's town of Bree is irrefutable evidence Tolkien used the pub as inspiration. These similarities include the three storeys of the pub building and its entrance via a courtyard, and the similarities of Moreton in Marsh to the town of Bree, where the hobbits find the Prancing Pony on a cold, rainy night.

Four Shire Stone near Moreton-in-MarshThe Four Shire Stone is a 9-foot high pillar situated approximately two miles east of Moreton-in-Marsh on the A44 at the turnoff to Great Wolford village. The 16th-century pillar, made from Cotswold stone, marks the centuries-old meeting place of four county shires: Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Worcestershire.

Due to local government reorganisation in the 1970s, the boundaries of these counties have now been moved and only three shires - no longer including Worcestershire, whose boundary is now further west - currently intercept here.

It is believed this stone was an inspiration for Tolkien's Three-Farthing Stone, a central point in the 'Shire' where three Farthings met.


Property manager

Nic Sanders

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted bath
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cotswolds Barn 'heart' Moreton Marsh House Moreton In Marsh
Cotswolds Barn 'heart' Moreton Marsh House
Cotswolds Barn 'heart' Moreton Marsh Moreton In Marsh
Cotswolds Barn 'heart' Moreton Marsh
Cotswolds Barn in the 'heart' of Moreton in Marsh Cottage
Cotswolds Barn in the 'heart' of Moreton in Marsh Cottage

About the area

Moreton-in-Marsh

This cottage is located in Moreton-in-Marsh. Sezincote House & Garden and Chastleton House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cotswolds Distillery and Cotswold Way. Travelling with kids? Consider Cotswold Falconry Centre, or check out an event or a game at Prescott Shooting School. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bourton House Garden - 3 min drive
  • Cotswold Falconry Centre - 4 min drive
  • Batsford Arboretum - 5 min drive
  • Sezincote House & Garden - 9 min drive
  • Chastleton House - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 1 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Connections Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • London bar - 4 min drive
  • Victoria Coffee House - 3 min walk
  • The Bell - 2 min walk
  • Queens Head Inn - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cotswolds barn in the 'heart' of Moreton in Marsh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cotswolds barn in the 'heart' of Moreton in Marsh?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cotswolds barn in the 'heart' of Moreton in Marsh?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cotswolds barn in the 'heart' of Moreton in Marsh located?

This family-friendly Moreton-in-Marsh cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Wellington Aviation Museum, Cotswold Falconry Centre and Batsford Arboretum. Bourton House Garden is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. Moreton-In-Marsh Station is only a 1-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Gay, Buffalo grove

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely, and we would recommend for location and features, but I would suggest three things: 1) A sign for the second bathroom. We were on a panic because we couldn’t find it next to the laundry. 2) Lots of spider webs on the outdoor furniture. 3) Paper towels or napkins would be a welcome addition, especially for short stays. Other than those minor suggestions, it was a great stay. We would recommend! Thanks for the fans! With the high temps during our stay, the fans were much appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sue Davey

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy accommodation in central location
This cosy barn conversion is in a convenient central location within a short walk of shops and restaurants in Moreton in Marsh - a great base for exploring the cotswolds. Our short break included a visit to nearby Batsford arboretum, providing a peaceful setting and welcome shade on a hot day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place and host!!
My family of 4 (me, my husband, 18 and 14 year old kiddos) had an amazing stay here. It was SO clean and Nic was amazing anytime we needed anything. The hot water was not working the first morning and there was someone there within 5 minutes of talking to Nic and had hot water in less than 10 minutes. The location was perfect. After 5/6 days in London, it was the perfect countryside get away. We really enjoyed being able to cook our own meal one evening and play card games each night. I cannot recommend this place enough!! I hope the next couple/family staying here enjoyed it as much as we did :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievably convenient
We wanted to visit the Cotswolds, but drive on the left? Train? Tour? Bus? This cottage was perfect. We took the train from London, and wheeled our bags the 1 1/2 blocks to the cottage easily, despite being in our 70s and one using a cane. We met our wonderful GoCotswold tour the next day at the station, and could have taken another train or bus from there, also. We had fine meals and shops within walking distance. The people were friendly and the cottage was just fine. It could not have been a better choice for us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable accommodation in lovely town
Good single level and private accommodation with parking in a quiet street. Very close to the centre of a large town with lots of choices for pubs, restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice B., Baltimore, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Just wonderful
We had a lovely stay in Moreton-in-Marsh. This location was in the heart of town, and close to the train station, but my husband and I both commented on how quiet the location was. The space was perfect to come home to after a day of hiking and to relax by the fire. We both slept so well and overall loved our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
The communication with the owner was fantastic, she gave us lots of information of the local area, places to visit and eat. We enjoyed a few of her recommendations. Property was clean, warm and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Angela C.

Perfect location for the village
Pretty cottage cleaning of the kitchen ie. oven, fridge, crockery in cupboard needs looking at. Fine for most people I am sure but do not recommend for older, larger or disabled as the lounge seating is small and uncomfortable to sit for any length of time. There was a slight sewage smell from the off in the shower room/laundry, and the overflow in the kitchen sink was blocked and smelled bad. Parking was for one car only but this was not made obvious until final notification before the break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Great Falls, Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Comfortable Cottage in a Charming Town
This pretty, modernized cottage has everything one needs for self catering and comfort. It’s location couldn’t be better, a two- minute walk from the train station and from the town’s high street, yet set back in a courtyard that is quiet with no train or traffic noise. Communication with the owner was easy and pleasant. The charming market town of Moreton in Marsh is a perfect introduction to the Cotswolds with antiques shops, art galleries, fine dining in beautiful old inns, traditional pubs, an authentic (and delicious) chippy, and the opportunity for country walks. No car is needed—everything is in walking distance.—although the cottage does provide an off-street parking space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022