Every Nook & Cranny

Every Nook & Cranny: Worcestershire

This Cotswold cottage is bursting with bucolic charm, but we’d expect nothing less from a home tucked away in the postcard-pretty market town of Chipping Campden. Step out from the cottage’s honey-stoned façade, and you’ll discover history-rich architecture, traditional inns, and bustling shops on your doorstep.

Though you may find all the old-world charm you’re chasing right here at home. Dating back to the 17th century, the cottage oozes character from every nook and cranny, with exposed stone walls, wooden beams and floorboards, mullion windows, and flagstone flooring aplenty. There’s the obligatory wood-burning stove in the sitting room for winter nights and a bookcase stuffed with classics for cosy evenings in the study. However, that showstopper of a kitchen and dining room may come as a surprise. Flooded with natural light, thanks to the bifold patio doors and skylights in the lofty gabled ceilings, the tasteful extension feels firmly planted in the 21st century. Open the patio doors wide for little ones and furry friends alike to explore the meandering walled garden reaching some hundred feet. Meanwhile, others can rustle up dinner in the made-for-action kitchen, complete with a range cooker, coffee pod machine, and dual-temperature wine fridge. Or fire up the barbecue on the terrace – on a long summer evening, it’s a fine spot to be.

Home truths:
*Free on-street parking is close by
*A cot, high chair and stair gate are available on request
*Mobile phone reception is variable
*A starter supply of wood is provided
*There are steep stairs and sloped ceilings (on the second floor) – children will need to be supervised
*The tiered garden is enclosed
*The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
*There’s a downstairs utility room to store muddy boots
*The second bedroom has two single beds that can be drawn together to make a super king size bed on request
*There’s a smart TV with Netflix but you’ll need your own account details