Parish & Stone

Parish & Stone: Gloucestershire

Partly dating back to the 12th century and previously a chapel, the gardens of this home look out over the former church in this peaceful hamlet. Quintessentially Cotswolds, it's built from local stone and is packed with character details, from ancient ceiling beams to the exposed stonework of the chancel and nave. It's set in pretty, private gardens and it even has log burners in both the living room and the dining room.

Just the right size for a family or a small group of friends, it's a delightful escape to the country, with elegant furnishings and a calm, comfy feel. We love the oak floors and dual aspect of the living room, and the rustic inglenook fireplace behind the dining table. Complete with a country kitchen, a study and a downstairs shower room, the home's spacious ground floor opens to a sunny patio and lawned gardens – perfect for summer barbecues. Meanwhile, the all-white bedrooms have vaulted ceilings and loads of period charm, and there's a second bathroom.

From this spot, it's easy to explore the Cotswolds, with Moreton-in-Marsh just a couple of minutes away by car and Stow-on-the-Wold around fifteen minutes. Country walks on your doorstep include circular routes from Batsford Arboretum to the village of Blockley, plus there's a pub stop on the way.


Home truths:
*At capacity one guest would be sleeping on a foldaway bed – this is best suited to a child and is available on request
*There's free on-street parking close by
*Infants don't count towards the guest count but we don't recommend this home for any more than two – a cot and highchair are available on request but you'll need to bring your own bedding
*You'll need to bring your own charcoal for the barbecue – and please clean it after use
*The fire and carbon monoxide alarms operate on a sound-only basis
*Hen and stag parties aren't allowed but single-sex groups can enquire
*Events are only permitted with prior consent
*There's laptop-friendly workspace