Pack your woolly jumpers and head to the Cotswolds this winter for a cosy self catering escape – think frosty walks, pub Sunday roasts and curling up by the fire. These cosy Cotswold cottages come with wood-burning stoves and plenty of character features. Whether you’re looking for a romantic escape for two or a gathering for friends and family, we’ve handpicked 10 of the most charming cottages with wood-burners from around the region which are perfect to hibernate in this winter.
1. Harrowby End, Ebrington (sleeps 2)
Live out your The Holiday Christmas fantasies at Harrowby End this winter. This cosy cottage sleeps two and is picture perfect with its thatched roof, exposed beams and cottage garden. It’s set in the village of Ebrington near Chipping Campden in the north Cotswolds. And as well as a handy village shop you also have award-winning gastro pub The Ebrington Arms on your doorstep.
The heart of the cottage is an open plan sitting and dining room, which has a wood-burning stove to keep you warm on a cold winter’s night. There’s also a well-equipped galley kitchen, and upstairs there’s a bedroom with king-sized bed and en-suite shower room. The property is beautifully presented, mixing up character features and a stylish, contemporary décor.
Things to do nearby: As well as the Ebrington Arms, the Churchill Arms in Paxford is another great local pub. The cottage is only two miles away from the market town of Chipping Campden and the lovely gardens at Hidcote and Kiftsgate are within walking distance. There are plenty more great walks nearby too, including one to the top of Dover’s Hill along part of the Cotswold Way.
The details: A three-night weekend stay at Harrowby End* in January 2025 costs £528.
2. The Hideaway (sleeps 2)
The Hideaway lies in the small village of Lower Oddington, 10 minutes’ drive east of Stow-on-the-Wold. This one-bedroom cottage is an ideal countryside escape for two (though two-bed Claytons Cottage is next door if there are more of you) with lots of footpaths to explore. It’s been stylishly decorated in neutral tones and has a wood-burning stove and stone spiral staircase.
Downstairs there’s an open-plan living and dining room which connects to a smart, well-equipped modern kitchen. The spiral staircase leads upstairs to a spacious bedroom which comes with a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath and a separate dressing room. There’s also a small courtyard area outside where you can soak up the winter sunshine over breakfast.
Things to do nearby: The Fox at Oddington and the Horse and Groom in Upper Oddington are both within walking distance of The Hideaway. Or its a half-mile walk across the fields to Daylesford with its farm shop, café and spa. You also have some of the Cotswolds’ most popular spots within a six-mile radius, including Bourton-on-the-Water, Kingham and Chipping Norton.
The details: A three-night weekend stay at The Hideaway* in January 2025 costs £640.
3. Field Cottage, Elmley Castle (sleeps 2)
Get away from it all this winter with a stay in this quaint thatched cottage in the northwest Cotswolds. Field Cottage is located in a peaceful spot on the slopes of Bredon Hill, surrounded by walking and cycling routes through tranquil countryside. The cottage is a romantic escape for two – or if you want to bring friends along you can also rent the adjacent Garden Room.
The cottage is packed with period features. Downstairs you’ll find a cosy lounge where you can sink into the sofa with a glass of wine by the inglenook fireplace with its woodburning stove. There’s also a kitchen and dining room with a gas range cooker. And upstairs the bedroom, which has stunning rural views, comes with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath.
Things to do nearby: The Queen Elizabeth Inn pub in Elmley Castle is within walking distance. It’s also a short drive to either Pershore or Evesham (where you’ll find the nearest train station). And it’s around 20 minutes’ drive to Broadway, which has a great selection of shops and restaurants as well as the Broadway Tower, or 20 minutes to Winchcombe and historic Sudeley Castle.
The details: A three-night weekend stay at Field Cottage* in January 2025 costs £562
4. 39 Foxtail Cottage, Blockley (sleeps 4)
39 Foxtail Cottage is part of a charming row of terraced cottages built for workers at the nearby silk mills in the mid 19th-century. It lies on the edge of the pretty Cotswold village of Blockley – which is the main filming location for TV series Father Brown. The cottage has been refurbished and modernised to a high standard, and sleeps four people across its three storey building.
On the ground floor there’s a dual aspect living/dining room with Cotswold stone inglenook fireplace and open fire. Go down one floor and you’ll find a homely kitchen with Aga, which leads onto a light and airy garden room with views out onto a deer park. Then on the top floor there are two bedrooms with wrought iron-framed king-sized and double beds, as well as a family bathroom.
Things to do nearby: Blockley is four miles west of Moreton-in-Marsh, where you’ll find the nearest train station. The village has a café, shop and two pubs within walking distance of the cottage. It’s also only 10–15 minutes from Chipping Campden and Broadway. And Batsford Arboretum, National Trust site Chastleton House and Sezincote House are all nearby.
The details: A three-night weekend stay at 39 Foxtail Cottage* in January 2025 costs £693.
5. The Old Chequer, Draycott (sleeps 4)
The Cotswolds is full of cosy pubs, but how about staying in one of your own? The Old Chequer in Draycott is a Grade II-listed former village pub dating back to the 16th century, which is one of the oldest properties in the area. It closed down in the 1800s but the original inn sign still hangs in the sitting room by the inglenook fireplace where locals used to warm up with a drink.
The pub still has its traditional beams and brickwork, but it’s been brought up to date with a Scandi-style décor – think cosy sheepskin rugs, colourful sofas and minimalist bathrooms. It sleeps four people with en-suite double and twin bedrooms upstairs and a lounge and separate kitchen/diner downstairs, with French doors which open out onto a private cottage garden.
Things to do nearby: Draycott is located just under four miles from both Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh – which is where you’ll find the nearest train station. There are lots of historic stately homes and beautiful gardens to visit within a 10-mile radius, including Batsford Arboretum, Sezincote, Cotswold Lavender, Snowshill Manor and Gardens and Hidcote.
The details: A three-night weekend stay at The Old Chequer* in January 2025 costs £551.
6. The Hyde, Armscote (sleeps 4)
Located just outside the official Cotswolds AONB boundary in Warwickshire is the picturesque village of Armscote, home to The Hyde. This cosy but contemporary wooden property sleeps four and comes with the bonus of its own hut tub in the garden – perfect for warming up on a cold day. It’s set in the grounds of the owner’s home but still feels like your own private space.
There’s a stylish open-plan living space downstairs which combines the living room, kitchen and dining area. It has a woodburning stove and exposed beams, along with flashes of colour which add character to the smart, neutral furnishings. Upstairs there are a two light, spacious bedrooms – a king-size room with an en-suite shower room and a double with an en-suite bathroom.
Things to do nearby: The property is only a few minutes’ walk from the Fuzzy Duck pub in Armscote and four miles north of Shipston-on-Stour where you’ll find shops and restaurants. Head to the east and you’ll get to Tysoe, the National Trust property Upton House and Gardens and the Cotswolds Distillery, where you can take a tour and taste some of their gins and whiskies.
The details: A three-night weekend stay at The Hyde* in January 2025 costs £903.
7. Corner Cottage, Malmesbury (sleeps 4)
Go back in time with a winter Cotswold cottage escape to the market town of Malmesbury and Corner Cottage. This 17th-century, end-terrace property is full of original features, with thick stone walls and a woodburning stove which will keep you warm however cold it gets outside. The cottage sleeps up to four people and has a quirky layout which is spread across four floors.
On the ground floor there’s a lounge with sofas and a dining area, then head down the rustic stone steps and you’ll reach the kitchen, which has all the mod cons you need including a dishwasher, and leads onto a courtyard garden. On the first floor is a king-sized bedroom and bathroom, and on the top floor there’s a second double bedroom in the eaves with sloping ceilings.
Things to do nearby: Malmesbury is right on your doorstep with the Benedictine Abbey and Abbey House Gardens as well as shops and restaurants just a few minutes’ walk away. You can take a walk along the River Avon. Or Tetbury and Westonbirt Arboretum are just five miles to the north of Malmesbury, and the enchanting village of Castle Combe is 13 miles to the south.
The details: A three-night weekend stay at Corner Cottage* in January 2025 costs £375.
8. Old Stable Cottage, Kingham (sleeps 4)
Old meets new at the Old Stable Cottage in the village of Kingham in the east of the Cotswolds. Kingham is known as a foodie hub, and as it’s on a mainline train route from London it makes an easy weekend break in the Cotswolds without needing to have a car. This charmingly renovated former farm building sleeps four and is a great winter escape for families or couples.
The lounge has an an open-plan dining area which comes with a sofa and comfy armchairs, exposed Cotswold stone walls, wooden beams and a stone fireplace. Next door is the well-equipped kitchen and there’s a handy utility room with a washer/dryer. The first floor has two king-sized bedrooms which are decorated in restful colours and there’s a shared family shower room.
Things to do nearby: Kingham has a shop, post office and two award-winning pubs just a short walk from the cottage – The Kingham Plough and The Wild Rabbit. Food lovers will also want to check out nearby Daylesford Organic Estate. Chipping Norton is five miles away, and you can walk there from Kingham along a six-mile short route or a longer nine-mile version.
The details: A three-night weekend stay at Old Stable Cottage* in January 2025 costs £685.
9. Archers, Winchcombe (sleeps 8)
Made of traditional Cotswold stone, Archers is part of the Sudeley Castle estate on the edge of Winchcombe. It was created by combining two cottages from the 18th and 19th century, with the décor and artworks chosen by estate owner Lady Ashcombe. Archers sleeps up to eight people in four bedrooms – and if there’s more of you there are several more properties on the estate.
The elegant, comfortable lounge has a woodburner and plenty of sofa space, the dining room comes with original flagstone floors and another fire, and the spacious kitchen includes a smart range cooker. Upstairs two of the four bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. And the cottage is also surrounded by gardens, with the Beesmoor Brook running through them.
Things to do nearby: Sudeley Castle is right outside your door, with free entry to the castle and garden while you’re staying at Archers. Winchcombe is also 15 minutes’ walk away with shops, restaurants and cosy pubs. Also within a few miles drive are the English Heritage site Hailes Abbey, Jacobean Stanway House and the Gloucestershire–Warwickshire Steam Railway.
The details: A three-night weekend stay at Archers* in January 2025 costs £1350.
10. Millstone Cottage, Bourton-on-the-Water (sleeps 11)
If you’re looking for cosy Cotswold cottages suitable for a gathering of family or friends this winter, Millstone Cottage is perfectly located in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water. The cottage sleeps 11 and has a generous lounge with woodburner and plenty of sofa space, an open plan kitchen and dining room, and a cosy snug where you can watch Netflix or curl up with a book.
Millstone Cottage has six bedrooms spread across the two upper floors – one with a king-size bed, three doubles, a twin and a single. As well as three en-suite bathrooms there’s a spacious family bathroom which has a bath and double shower. There’s also a games room in the garage with a table tennis tables, and parking outside the property which is suitable for up to five cars.
Things to do nearby: One of the Cotswolds’ prettiest villages, Bourton-on-the-Water lies on the River Windrush and is full of shops, cafés and restaurants. It’s also home to the Cotswold Motoring Museum and Birdland. Bourton is on the Warden’s Way walking route, and it’s just 1.5 miles to walk to Lower Slaughter from where you can carry on to neighbouring Upper Slaughter.
The details: A three-night weekend stay at Millstone Cottage* in January 2025 costs £1223.
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Garland Anderson, Jr.
Wednesday 28th of February 2024
I’m a 80 year old gentalman watercolorist looking for very small Cotswold cottage to lease for 3-4 months.
Lucy Dodsworth
Friday 8th of March 2024
Hi, I'm afraid I don't have any information on long lets but you might want to try Stay Cotswolds, Cotswold Hideaways and Bolthole Retreats who all have a lot of properties in the area.