Cottages for sale in the Cotswolds
Are you looking for cottages for sale in the Cotswolds?
With its quintessential English charm, rolling hills, and picture-perfect towns and villages, the Cotswolds has long been a sought-after destination.
Spanning several counties, this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is ripe with opportunities to explore its beautiful countryside.
Whether you’re seeking a family-friendly community, a peaceful retirement setting, or a convenient commuter base, the Cotswolds has much to offer.
Here are some lovely locations we recommend you consider for cottages for sale in the Cotswolds.
Burford, Oxfordshire
Burford, known as the ‘gateway to the Cotswolds’, is a picturesque market town in the Windrush Valley. Its charming streets are lined with traditional Cotswold stone buildings.
A lively and welcoming community awaits with independent shops, delis, butchers, and bakeries. Additionally, there are a range of pubs, restaurants, and hotels.
The garden centre at the stylish Burford Garden Company also has a café as well as a gallery, home interiors, and gift shop.
Burford has its own golf club, and other courses are nearby in Lyneham, Chipping Norton, and Broadway.
The town holds a biennial festival with various events and activities taking place throughout the town to raise money for local causes.
Burford is ideal for families looking for cottages for sale in the Cotswolds as there are excellent junior and senior schools locally and private schools nearby. The town also has a variety of sports clubs plus a doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, library, and post office.
Trains to London Paddington are available from Charlbury 9 miles away, and to Marylebone from Oxford Parkway 19 miles away.
Kingham, Oxfordshire
Kingham is an attractive village on the Gloucestershire-Oxfordshire border which is popular with homebuyers looking for cottages for sale in the Cotswolds. Steeped in history it dates back to Saxon times and features in the Domesday Book.
Today, it thrives as a vibrant community centred around a village green. It has a 13th-century church, a highly regarded primary school, also a village shop and post office, a village hall, play park, and football fields.
Alongside the local primary school, several other top schools are within close proximity.
Good food features highly in and around Kingham with its two highly esteemed pub restaurants, The Kingham Plough and The Wild Rabbit, the renowned Daylesford Organic Farm Shop a mile away, and the annual ‘Big Festival’ food and music festival on the outskirts of the village. Also, Soho Farmhouse is less than a 30-minute drive away.
Kingham benefits from its own railway station with direct rail links to Oxford and London Paddington.
Broadway, Worcestershire
Broadway is considered one of the Cotswolds’ most appealing large villages, surrounded by beautiful countryside, quiet lanes, and scenic footpaths. Situated at the base of the Cotswold Escarpment, the village is home to many architecturally and historically significant properties.
The village has several pubs, restaurants, a supermarket, chemist, post office, butcher, and deli.
The renowned Lygon Arms Hotel, complete with a health spa, is a local landmark.
Nearby, the larger towns of Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Worcester offer extensive shopping, excellent schools, and cultural attractions making Broadway ideal for those seeking cottages for sale in the Cotswolds in a village setting near to comprehensive amenities.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf at Broadway, with additional courses in Evesham, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Cheltenham.
Mainline stations in Evesham 6 miles away and Moreton-in-Marsh 8 miles away provide trains to London Paddington in approximately 90 minutes.
Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire
If you are looking for cottages for sale in the Cotswolds, Upper Slaughter is an excellent choice.
This peaceful village is known for its timeless charm, with narrow winding lanes, stone cottages, and the gentle flow of the River Eye.
Twinned with Lower Slaughter, the villages are home to renowned eateries. These include the award-winning Lords of the Manor restaurant, Slaughters Manor House, and The Slaughters Country Inn. Several charming gastro-pubs are also just a short drive away.
Excellent schools in the area include Kingham, Kitebrook, Hatherop Castle, and Rendcomb, as well as top schools in Oxford and Cheltenham. The Cotswold School in nearby Bourton-on-the-Water was named among the top South-west Comprehensive Schools of the Year in 2023.
For shopping, Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold provide local amenities, while Cheltenham offers a broader selection. Upper Slaughter has easy access to major roads and rail links from Kingham to Oxford and London Paddington.
Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire
Minchinhampton is a charming small market town. It is characterised by its attractive stone cottages, many of which date back to the 17th century.
The town offers a range of amenities, including a doctors’ surgery, general store, butcher, chemist, and several other local retailers. Dining options include The Crown, a gastro pub, as well as two independent coffee shops and a fish and chip shop.
Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons provide miles of country walks across National Trust land.
The common includes a golf course and is well known for the cattle that graze on the common during the summer.
Nearby, Burleigh Court Hotel offers fine dining and is a lovely spot for an evening drink after a countryside walk.
Minchinhampton is highly regarded for its schools. These include a local primary and several sought-after grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester, and Cheltenham.
For private education, Beaudesert Park is within walking distance, with Westonbirt, Wycliffe, and top Cheltenham schools also nearby.
Stroud, just a 10-minute drive away, provides further amenities. Trains from Stroud station reach London Paddington in around 90 minutes.
Bibury, Gloucestershire
The River Coln runs through Bibury, famously described by William Morris as “the most beautiful village in England.” Arlington, a historic village within the parish of Bibury, grew around wool mills dating back to 1066.
Arlington Row, once home to mill workers, is now a renowned National Trust landmark.
The villages boast a historic parish church, a primary school, The Swan hotel and restaurant, a trout farm with a shop and café, and a post office and shop. The popular Catherine Wheel pub is also just a short walk away.
Nearby Barnsley offers excellent dining options at The Boot and Barnsley House. Cirencester, only 7 miles away, provides a wide selection of independent shops, boutiques, restaurants, markets, and supermarkets.
Bibury is perfectly situated for those looking for cottages for sale in the Cotswolds with easy access to the M40 via the A40 and the M4 via the A419.
Kemble Station 12 miles away offers trains to London Paddington in around 65 minutes. Swindon Station 18 miles away offers services from 49 minutes.
Local leisure activities include cricket and football clubs in Bibury, sailing at the Cotswold Water Park, boating on the River Thames, and golf at Burford and Cirencester.
The area also features polo at Cirencester Park and stunning countryside walks. Excellent schools, both private and state, are within easy reach. These include Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb College, Beaudesert Park, Westonbirt, and the Cheltenham Colleges.
Northleach, Gloucestershire
Northleach is a historic market town that was a significant hub for the wool trade in the 15th century. The town features numerous fine period buildings including the Church of St Peter and St Paul.
Local amenities include an award-winning butcher, grocer, chemist, bakery, doctor’s surgery, post office, hairdresser, beauty salon, wine bar, and several pubs, notably the highly regarded Wheatsheaf Inn.
The town also offers recreational facilities, including a cricket club, tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool, and scenic footpaths through the surrounding countryside.
Northleach provides a nursery and primary school, while nearby secondary schools include Burford School, The Cotswold School in Bourton-on-the-Water, and Hatherop Castle.
Cheltenham’s prestigious schools, such as Cheltenham College, St Edward’s School, and Pate’s Grammar, are also within reach.
Larger commercial centres, including Cheltenham 14 miles away, Cirencester 11 miles, and Oxford 29 miles, are easily accessible.
Northleach has good road links via the A40 and M4. Rail services to London Paddington are available from Charlbury, Kemble, and Kingham, with journey times around 80 minutes.
Naunton, Gloucestershire
Though small, Naunton is a welcoming community centred around its pub, The Black Horse. The village hall is also a hub of activity, hosting everything from Pilates and Zumba classes to a sewing group and a preschool.
There’s also a monthly village breakfast gathering, and Naunton Downs Golf Club is a popular spot for golfers.
Nearby market towns, such as Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water, provide additional amenities. Naunton has convenient access to the A40 and M5, with mainline train services to London Paddington from Moreton-in-Marsh and Kingham.
Local schools include a primary in Cold Aston 3.5 miles away and a well-regarded secondary school in Bourton-on-the-Water 5.5 miles away.
Cheltenham is known for its excellent private schools, including Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Beaudesert Park, and Dean Close. Kitebrook School in Moreton-in-Marsh is also highly regarded.
Property in the Cotswolds
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