Guests say
Wall Cottage in Burford is highly praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and prime location close to local amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and homely touches. Some concerns were raised about a fuel smell and the need for additional amenities like fans during hot weather.
The cottage receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews noting its spotless condition. However, one mention of a diesel smell slightly impacts the score.
The location is consistently lauded for being quiet yet conveniently close to the high street, with easy access to shops and restaurants.
Comfort is well-regarded with mentions of cosy settings and comfortable beds. Some feedback suggests the need for larger beds and additional seating.
Facilities are generally good, but some guests noted a lack of certain kitchen utensils, and issues with parking and maintenance such as a leaky shower screen.
Guests mentioned lovely treats on arrival, indicating thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be provided every time.
About this property
Wall Cottage is a wonderful Cotswold stone holiday home in the historic market town of Burford. The dwelling is the perfect retreat for a gathering of friends or family who are seeking a relaxing getaway just a stone’s throw from the centre of a vibrant market town.
You are welcomed into a small entrance hall, with hooks to hang your coats and space to kick off your boots, as you enter into the beautiful open-plan living/dining room which has stylish flagstone flooring and has been decorated to a neutral tone, giving it a real comforting and homely feel, where you can relax on the two-seater sofa or one of the armchairs and catch up on your favourite TV show as the woodburning stove that sits within a lovely stone fireplace creates a warming ambience in the whole room.
A continuation of this room is the well-equipped kitchen, that is a wonderful sociable space, with all the appliances required to put your culinary skills to the test, whilst overlooking the garden through the Velux windows and patio doors, as your guests lay the large dining table, ready to tuck into your feast and uncork a bottle of wine!
A convenient cloakroom with a basin and WC completes the ground-floor, just before you walk up the cream carpeted stairs to discover two welcoming bedrooms, which share the floor with the bright and airy bathroom; both containing double beds, and overlooking the rooftops of Burford.
A further staircase leads you to the third bedroom located in the eaves of the property which is a bright and spacious room, overlooking the church, with twin beds and children’s table and chairs, making it perfect for the kids!
Catch the last of the afternoon sun in the enclosed patio garden, that has two-tiers, with the second tier housing a table set and a fire pit which can be used as a barbecue in warm months.
Wall Cottage is located in the heart of the bustling market town of Burford, a picturesque medieval town which is home to a number of independent shops, galleries, restaurants and tearooms; you can have a delicious breakfast at Honeycott’s Coffee and Shakes before enjoying a day surrounded by wildlife at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens or at Crocodiles of the World, and finish off your day with a lovely meal at The Royal Oak pub.
The High Street descends from the high Wolds down to the River Windrush, offering glorious views across the Windrush Valley, which is lined with ancient cottages, slanting half-timbered houses and refined Georgian townhouses, and there is a museum which illustrates the town’s social and industrial past, Tolsey Museum.
Surrounded by stunning countryside, there are many walks and cycle routes on Burford’s doorstep, as well as a range of popular attractions including Burford Golf Club, and given its central location, Burford is well-placed for exploring the many historic towns and villages of the Cotswolds such as Stow-on-the-Wold, a historical market town, sat at 800 feet above sea level, as well as Bourton-on-the-Water, where the River Windrush flows under the low-rise bridges, giving it the name of the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’, and Cirencester a market town known as the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’, where you will find fantastic shopping options and an array of attractions for all the family to enjoy.
There is something for all the family in Burford, so choose Wall Cottage as your base and you’ll have a wonderful holiday.
Burford is possibly one of, if not THE most famous of the Cotswolds' locations. With its medieval bridge, old stone houses and attractive Tudor and Georgian frontages, Burford is justifiably one of the most picturesque towns in England. Often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds', the town was originally a fortified Anglo-Saxon ford which later grew to be an important regional crossroads and wealthy wool town. Located mid way between Oxford and Cheltenham (25 mins each away) it is a little haven of history and beauty that many come to fall in love with when they visit.
The 16th century Tolsey building, once the meeting place for medieval merchants, now houses The Tolsey Museum, a delightful local museum illustrating the town's social and industrial past. The church is stunning, a real gem architecturally with many interesting memorials charting some of Burford's great families. There is also the signature, on the baptisimal font, of Antony Sedley, one of the Levellers besieged in the church in 1649 - three of the ringleaders were executed by Oliver Cromwell's men in the churchyard. History awaits!
With little changing over the centuries, Burford is now very popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping and antiques, and for the wide variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs and teashops. It is an ideal base for visiting The Cotswolds area as it is within easy driving distance of popular attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Sudley Castle, Warwick Castle and several National Trust Houses and Gardens. Bourton on the Water, Bibury, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold are all with 25 minutes from the property.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x second-floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Oil fired central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer with water dispenser, washer/dryer, dishwasher, hairdryer.
Smart TV, Sonos speaker, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and cot available.
Free on-street parking.
Tiered patio garden with furniture and fire pit.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Please note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £250.
Reviews (23)
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Greg
But Iâd like to share some feedback and observations about the property that I think would really make a positive difference. Some are a couple maintenance and upkeep items, others are recommendations for improvements. - the extractor fan in the downstairs cloakroom doesnât work. We couldnât see an isolator switch anywhere to turn it on so assume itâs broken. - the kitchen was very nicely equipped but it would hugely benefit from a knife block on the worktop. Simply laying sharp knives in the cutlery drawer with a load of other stuff lends to cut fingers. - there were perhaps 10 mixed clothes hangers for both bedrooms. Even a good quantity of cheap wire hangers would be helpful. - generally the paint, grout and trim throughout the place needs a lot of TLC. Maybe this is an annual thing you have planned for early in 2025 but it detracts from otherwise a really nice cottage. - could the oil tank in the back garden be fenced in? That, and some basic landscaping with low-maintenance shrubs would go a long way in improving the view and usability of the patio area. - the main piece of feedback for improvement from us is the bedsâ¦. The beds are nice comfortable but theyâre just too small for a couple. The bedrooms are large and could easily accommodate wider beds and would allow a comfortable, peaceful nights sleep for both. This really is a huge element to how enjoyable a week away in the cottage is. Please consider it and weâll be back in a heartbeat! We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the amenities, loca
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Rajesh
The cottage was very well organised with all the facilities and equipment needed for a family. Every instructions was put in place making us more comfortable to feel like home.
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Chris
Ideal location with great facilities within walking distance. On street parking was an issue, with no spaces on the street for the duration of our stay until the last morning, having to instead use the car park which wasnât ideal when emptying the car or carrying sleeping toddler. The staircase was a little narrower/steeper than my elderly father expected however appreciate age of the property. Children loved their bedroom until the last night when the temperature of the properly was unbearable due to high temperatures outside. A few fans would have been very welcome. A blind on the landing window would also be appreciated as this window let lots of light in the early morning.