The Garden Retreat
Description
Nestled in the heart of Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, The Garden Retreat is a delightful Grade II listed cottage, ideal for a couple looking to unwind in the Cotswolds.
With its inviting woodburning stove and enclosed garden, it offers a cosy retreat in a picturesque setting.
Upon arrival, take a moment to admire the characterful exterior.
Step inside to a warm and welcoming sitting room, where rustic exposed beams stretch overhead.
Light the woodburning stove set within the exposed brick fireplace, switch on the picture frame-style TV, and settle into either the leather sofa and armchair or the vibrant red armchair to enjoy your favourite programmes.
When it’s time to eat, the kitchen awaits—an elegant blend of modern and traditional design.
Make use of the range cooker to prepare a hearty meal, then gather around the dining table beneath more exposed beams and stylish lantern-style lighting.
For a peaceful escape, head to the bright conservatory, where you can relax with a book and enjoy views of the garden.
This space features a striking exposed brick wall and a skylight, perfect for stargazing as evening falls.
Upstairs, you’ll find a well-presented king-size bedroom with showcasing rustic beams, with one offering charming countryside views.
A sleek shower room and separate cloakroom provide everything you need to refresh and unwind.
Start your morning with a cup of tea in the enclosed garden, dine alfresco, stretch out on the lawn, and plan the day’s adventures.
Venture out to explore the area, beginning with a visit to the magnificent Sudeley Castle, a 15th-century stately home.
Wander through its grand interiors, admire the artwork, stroll the formal gardens, and spot the colourful peacocks roaming freely.
Enjoy a nostalgic journey on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, where you can savour a slice of cake from the on-board café while soaking in the scenic countryside views.
Enjoy a day exploring the Cotswolds and visiting the many picturesque villages including Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Broadway and Chipping Norton.
A short drive away, you will reach Daylesford Organic Farm Shop and Diddly Squat Farm to browse and purchase locally sourced items.
The Garden Retreat is a picture-perfect Cotswold cottage, offering charm, comfort, and a gateway to unforgettable experiences.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Open Fire
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Open Fire
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
We enjoyed our week at The Garden Retreat which benefitted from the glorious weather.
The rear garden room with bifold doors took full advantage of the hot weather. We did feel the owners decision to remove the lawn and replace with rewilding the area was a regressive step as the life of the cornflowers, poppies etc. is limited life and during the hot weather were spent and looked a mess. A shame when there are good size boarders with a large variety of wilding plants which could not be appreciated to the full. Also getting to the rear seating area became a challenge. I would also mention the pictures on the details are a misrepresentation of what is provided and both Manor Cottages and Sykes should update their details to represent the reality. Manor Cottages were very good to keep us informed regarding the previous guests who had a mishap on the stairs and pulled the balustrade from the wall on being made safe and secure. The stairs are tight and steep and in our view the rope balustrade is totally inadequate with insufficient fixings as well as the wrong height and should be replaced with a fixed balustrade. Anyone with mobility issues have little chance of reaching the upper floor. We knew car parking was on street, however the road is narrow along this area of the high street and watching a near miss I move the car around the corner for safety and piece of mind. Otherwise generally parking was not an issue. The area is great for walking so took advantage of the list of walks left in the cottage. Winchcombe offers all amenities and took advantage of the local hostelries. All in all a pleasant cottage in which to stay which was enhanced by the weather.
Beautiful cottage with an also beautiful garden, cottage to an extremely high standard, every thing you would need for a fab stay, location really good , parking on the main road ,also used long stay car park when unable to use main road, as nearby and also cheap to park for 24hr Winchcombe is a lovely place to stop , everyone friendly, if I owned that cottage I would be very happy
A wonderfully sympathetic refurb with no expense spared.
It was very well furnished and equipped, looking like something from a magazine while still being homely. The location is excellent for walking and visiting other parts of the Cotswolds and the owners have provided maps and guides. The view is incredible, especially from upstairs (a chair on the landing would be a great addition in order to enjoy the view). We loved spending time in the sun room enjoying the wonderful wildlife garden, the view and the birds, especially when it was warm enough to open the bifold doors. The only negative was the traffic during rush hour as we are not used to traffic noise and the road is very close to the cottage. Suggested improvements would be a small dining table and chairs in the sun room so we could continue to enjoy the views while eating rather than sitting in the rather gloomy (by comparison) kitchen. Also some more large plates as we used them all before the dishwasher was anywhere near full.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: Kindly be advised that the staircase is quite steep
Note: The Shower room with walk-in shower is located on the ground floor.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1159770
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Not accepted