Cosy Cotswold Farm Cottage – Rural Views, Charm & Peaceful Escape

A beautifully converted two-bedroom former cart hovel, now a charming cottage is set within a peaceful farm setting, surrounded by stunning rural views. This unique retreat offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and tranquillity.

The cottage features a private driveway and parking and is perfectly located - just 20 minutes from Daylesford Farm and Soho Farmhouse, 30 minutes from Blenheim Palace and Stratford Upon Avon. A great gateway for exploring the Cotswolds and surrounding areas.

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🌿 A Beautiful Countryside Escape with Stunning Rural Views

Escape to a peaceful countryside retreat surrounded by rolling farmland and beautiful rural views. Offering privacy, space and a true connection to nature.

Carthovel Cottage, a converted barn at Farnicombe Farm is the perfect setting for family gatherings, getaways with friends, walking holidays, or simply slowing down and enjoying the beauty of the neighbouring countryside.

Whether you’re exploring the nearby Cotswold villages, enjoying scenic country walks, trying out the traditional country pubs and independent shops or relaxing at home taking in the scenery, Farnicombe Farm offers a memorable stay in a truly special setting.


✨ Highlights

• Stunning countryside views
• Peaceful rural setting surrounded by farmland
• Garden and outdoor seating area
• Close to charming villages, country pubs and local attractions
• Fabulous village pub 4 minute drive or a 30 minute walk
• Travel cot and highchair available on request
• Experienced local hosts with recommendations on hand
• Babysitter recommendations available
• Treatments and massages can be booked at the property through the ‘Lucie App’
• Option to book the neighbouring Farmhouse (sleeps 8) for larger groups


🌟 What Makes Carthovel Cottage at Farnicombe Farm Special

There are very few properties that offer such a wonderful balance of seclusion and convenience.

From the moment you arrive at the top of the driveway, you’re greeted by uninterrupted countryside views stretching across the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. One feels a constant connection with nature at this property, and kites, pheasants and deer often make visits to the gardens.

The setting feels wonderfully peaceful and private, yet you’re only a short drive from some of the Cotswolds’ most loved destinations, including beautiful villages, excellent pubs, cafés, farm shops and local attractions.

Guests tell us that what they remember most isn’t just the cottage and farm setting itself, but the feeling of complete escape, waking up surrounded by nature and enjoying the calm, restorative atmosphere that Farnicombe offers. Being also within easy reach of excellent establishments and attractions makes it the perfect setting to slow down and spend quality time together.


🌳 Explore the Cotswolds

Farnicombe is ideally positioned for exploring the area.

• 20 mins to Soho Farmhouse
• 20 mins to Daylesford Organic Farm & Kingham
• 20 mins to Diddly Squat Farm
• 20 mins to Stow-on-the-Wold
• 25 mins to Bourton-on-the-Water
• 30 mins to Burford
• 30 mins to Blenheim Palace
• 30 mins to Stratford-Upon-Avon
• 35 mins to Estelle Manor
• 40 mins to Bicester Village


Other local highlights:

• 5 mins (or 30 min walk) to The Straw Kitchen, a unique cafe serving seasonal and sustainable food (located at Whichford Pottery).

• 5 mins (or 35 minuted walk) to The Norman Knight pub, a beautifully restored classic Cotswold pub with a delightful menu and relaxed country hospitality.

• 5 mins to The Cotswold Distillery (for tasting/ tour experiences and masterclasses) and The Still House Cafe on site, serving brunch and lunches (lovely cakes and sourdough pizzas).
The Hidden Still Cocktail Bar is also to be open summer 2026 apparently offering spectacular sunset views (open 5-9pm).

• 7 minutes to The Wild Sauna retreat located at Whichford Mill, offering hot and cold soaks, river dips, skin care and foraged teas.


👶 Family Friendly

Families are welcome and travel cots and high chairs are available on request.

Children should be supervised when outdoors at all times.


✨ Enhance Your Stay

Make your countryside escape even more relaxing with a range of in-house wellness and beauty treatments available during your stay through the ‘Lucie App’

Choose from treatments such as massage, facials, beauty therapies and hair services, all provided by experienced local professionals. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, planning a girls’ getaway, enjoying a family gathering or simply treating yourself to some well-deserved downtime, treatments can be arranged in the comfort of the property.

Advance booking is highly recommended and availability may vary, particularly during peak periods.


🤝 Experienced Hosting

Although this is a newer listing, your co-host has over six years of experience hosting guests in the local area and is always available to help with recommendations, local knowledge and anything you may need during your stay.


📍 Guest Access & Important Information

Guests are welcome to enjoy the garden immediately surrounding the property, including the orchard and stone circle.

Please note:
• The wider farm grounds and outbuildings are not accessible to guests.
• There is a small fenced body of water on the farmland, this is outside the guest-access area.
• Children should be supervised outdoors at all times.
• Wood-burning stoves are currently decorative and not available for guest use (please enquire before booking if this feature is important to your stay).
• For larger groups, the neighbouring farmhouse (sleeps 8) can also be booked, allowing family and friends to stay close by whilst enjoying additional space.
• Parties are not permitted at the property - only the amount of guests booked are to be permitted at the property unless arranged otherwise directly with the host.
• Indoor smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, first-aid kit at the property.

Guest access
Keys are in a keybox and details are given just before check in.

Other things to note
Stove in living room is currently not in use.

No candles to be lit in property.

No parties allowed.

No further guests than what is specified on the booking are allowed in the property during the course of the stay.

No wandering around the farmland please - the cottage has a designated courtyard and small grassed garden just beyond the kitchen double doors for guests use.