Corner Cottage is a gorgeous, 17th-century, timber-framed holiday home with contemporary facilities that blend perfectly with its Grade-II listed charm. The cottage sleeps 3 (+1) across 2 bedrooms and has an immaculate, contemporary kitchen and family shower room and a cosy living-dining room, with an impressive, original inglenook. The cottage has a lawn with a patio, off-street parking. It sits at the heart of historic Bretforton, with the Fleece Inn a 2-minute walk away. Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted to stay overnight. As you arrive at the end of Main Street, the historic properties of the Bretforton Estate lie ahead, with Corner Cottage, as the name suggests, situated exactly on the corner, opposite Bretforton House Farm. This ancient farmstead, along with Corner Cottage, has been owned by the same family for over 250 years. The quaint design, exposed timbers and original stone walls give off the feel of a fairy-tale house, complete with an apple tree that bears lots of fruit for guests to enjoy. This perfectly formed, timber-framed holiday cottage has been meticulously renovated to a very high standard and decorated throughout using subtle hues of white and greys with accents of colour, and beautiful lined curtains, to create a restful retreat. On the ground floor is a cosy living room and dining area, with a spectacular inglenook and original bread oven, and a contemporary kitchen and shower room. On the first floor are two bedrooms, one super spacious, delightfully quirky master room, with a king-size bed, and one compact bunk bedroom that’s ideal for two young children or one adult. The cottage has a small lawn with an apple tree, the fruit of which guests are encouraged to collect and enjoy, and a patio and gravel area to the front with a picnic bench set. A path curls around the back of the cottage where there is a low fence dividing Corner Cottage’s Garden from the neighbour’s property. Corner Cottage has two, off-street parking spaces beside the garden that are accessed via a shared driveway. Facilities Sleeps 3 (+1) in 2 bedrooms one king-size bed and 1 bunk bed (a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children) 1 bathroom: ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, wash basin, toilet Parking for 2 cars Patio and small lawn Bed linen, bath towels and tea towels Hairdryer x1 Kitchen starter consumables: teabags, instant coffee, sugar, fresh milk. Cleaning starter pack: dishwasher tablets, scourer, cloth, washing up liquid, bin bags, washing machine pods Bathroom essentials: hand soap, toilet paper Heating and hot water via gas central heating with Central “smart” Bosch controller in living room. Free Wi-Fi – superfast (35-37mbps) Work area in kitchen USB charger sockets throughout Smart Android TV x1 (43”) Bluetooth speaker in bathroom mirror Games Fully equipped kitchen with toaster, kettle, cafetiere, utensils, crockery, cutlery, glassware (champagne flutes, tumblers and wine and water glasses), bakeware, food preparation (grater, jug, sieve), saucepans, kitchen foil, kitchen paper Oven/hob - electric Dishwasher Fridge with freezer compartment Washer-dryer Ironing board, iron Vacuum cleaner Baby/Child Equipment: not provided Outdoor patio/seating area Garden furniture: picnic bench set (not shown) BBQ (from April 2022) – please provide your own charcoal No dogs or pets The Fleece Inn - 2 minutes’ walk Full Property Description Ground Floor Step through the front door into the kitchen. On the back of the door is a handy row of coat hooks. Kitchen: This contemporary, dual aspect kitchen has been very cleverly designed to include all the equipment and appliances needed for a self-catering stay. In addition, there is a bar table with two high stools and a recessed worktop with USB charger sockets where guests can sit and use a laptop while on a workation or planning a day’s outing. Living Room-Dining Area: This delightful, cosy room will immediately remind you of the cottage’s 400-year history, with its exposed timbers and huge inglenook complete with original bread oven. The living room is furnished with two, comfy sofas - one of which is tucked into the inglenook - a 43” Smart TV, an occasional table and reading lights. It has and has lovely wooden flooring, with a richly coloured rug, and beautiful lined curtains to draw together on a chilly winter’s evening. To one side of the inglenook is a dining table and chairs to comfortably seat up to four guests. (Fourth chair not shown.) Family Shower Room: Just off the living room is a spacious and contemporary family shower room with a walk-in corner shower, with an overhead and hand-held shower head, a washbasin with an LED/Bluetooth speaker mirror, a toilet, and a heated towel rail. (Please note, the shower room’s ceiling and shower head are quite low and may not be suitable for taller guests.) Utility Cupboard: This handy cupboard is located under the stairs, opposite the shower room, and houses the washer-dryer, the ironing equipment, the router, bin bags and other handy housekeeping items.  First Floor Duck you head as you pass from the living room up the fairly narrow and tight, carpeted staircase (with a banister and handrail) to the two bedrooms. Bedroom One: The master bedroom will be a lovely surprise: it’s big, bright and colourful - yet includes a nod to its past, with its exposed timbers and an extra-wide window ‘ledge’, which covers the whole of the inglenook below. The bedroom is furnished with a contemporary, king-size bed with a colourful footstool, bedside tables and reading lights (all perfectly levelled over the quirkily uneven floor to ensure a super comfortable sleep). There’s a chest of drawers and an in-built wardrobe to store and hang your clothes. A big and beautiful mirror hangs on the main wall, reigning impressively over the room. Bedroom Two: Across the little landing is the compact but charming children’s room. It is furnished with a bunk bed (two full-size singles), a tall chest of drawers with a reading lamp on top, a large mirror, hooks for hanging clothes and an in-built wardrobe. (This room is suitable for two young children or - due to the limited space - one adult.) Outside Corner Cottage has a small lawn and a patio with a gravel path leading to a shared parking area. The patio is immediately outside the front/kitchen door, making it super convenient for carrying out evening drinks and alfresco meals. An apple tree sits outside the kitchen windows and bears an abundance of fruit, which guests are encouraged to collect and enjoy.  Guests have full access to the house, small garden, patio and parking area. Guests have access to the property manager's contact information The vibrant village of Bretforton has a thriving community, with plenty of events happening year-round. The National Trust-owned Fleece Inn is a fantastic hub for the village, and, depending on when you visit, you might encounter the quirky annual Asparagus Auction, Morris Dancers, or the apple and ale festivals. They have regular folk music nights too. Within a short stroll there’s also a handy community-run shop, and the parish church of St Leonard’s is a peaceful spot in the heart of the village. With the Cotswolds on your doorstep, including National Trust Hidcote and Kiftsgate (both seven miles) and urban delights such as Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon within easy reach, this is the perfect place from which to explore lots of attractions within several counties. Supermarkets and Shopping: The Community Shop and Café sells a wide range of essential items and is a 3-minute walk away. Alongside the general groceries there are daily deliveries of fresh bread, milk, fruit, and vegetables, along with Outdoor Pig pork pies, sausage rolls and meat pies, local handmade cakes and an excellent selection of reasonably priced wine and beer. They also stock the local Spot Loggins ice cream. Nearby are a couple of excellent local farm shops: Ellerden Farm Shop (WR11 8LU) and Castle Nurseries (WR11 7RN). For a larger shop, there is a well-stocked Co-op Food Shop in Honeybourne (2.4 miles), or head to Evesham (4 miles) where there is a Tesco, Waitrose, M&S Food Hall, Lidl, and ALDI. Eating Out: • The Fleece Inn (50 metres) • Eight Bells and Lygon Arms, Chipping Campden (5.5 miles) • Childswickham Inn & Brasserie, Chiswickham (6.8 miles) The pretty village of Broadway is just 6 miles away and has a wide choice of places to eat out including cafes, coffee shops, a highly-rated fish and chip shop, pubs, and some excellent restaurants. Places to Visit: • All Things Wild (2.4 miles) • Dover’s Hill (4.1 miles) • Broadway Tower (6.3 miles) Travel: • Train - Honeybourne (1.8 miles) has regular services to/from London Paddington. • Taxis - Claremont Cars; ABC Private Hire Walks: In the village There are many footpaths around Bretforton, including one right from the cottage. Head down Bridge Street. At the bridge turn left onto Back Lane. Before the bend by the farm there is a public footpath sign in front of you. Go through the gate following the path round to the road where you can either go straight ahead or turn right. Turn right and follow the road towards the bend, take the track in front of you and continue over the cattle grid. Just before you reach Allens Barn there is footpath sign on your right, follow this path back to the village. Evesham Country Park - A46 Evesham This is a lovely walk with a variety of orchards, open fields, and riverside areas to walk free of livestock. To extend the walk continue south along the riverside path into the town. The trail will lead you to Evesham Lock and the lovely Abbey Park. The Park is attached to the Valley Shopping area where you’ll find a garden centre, clothing and home stores and eateries plus a miniature railway. When you reach Evesham Country Park don’t take the 1st car park on the right, instead continue right to the top of the road through the large parking area. Dovers Hill - Chipping Campden Enjoy fantastic views across several counties as you walk along the crest of the hill. As you get toward the end of the crest before the fence, turn left to drop down the hill toward the wood. The path goes through the wood and then back up the hill back toward the topography and the car park. Nice circular walk. Tiddesley woods - Besford Bridge Road, Pershore This ancient woodland was once an enclosed deer park owned by the Abbots of Pershore Abbey. The wide rides and mown paths through the woodland are bordered by herbs, shrubs, and wild flowers throughout the seasons - bluebells, wood anemone, violets and cowslips, violet hellebore, greater butterfly orchids, honeysuckle and dog roses which attract butterflies. Stratford-upon-Avon River walk - Stratford-upon-Avon The Stratford-upon-Avon River Walk is a beautiful scenic trail along the river Avon. It can start or end in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre and there is a free car park located in the middle of the walk, just off the Warwick Road, opposite the Hallmark Hotel. The walk can be made shorter, extended into Stratford town centre or along the Stratford Greenway. Hatton Locks - Canal Lane, Warwick About a 35-minute drive away, but well worth a visit and walk, Hatton Locks is a flight of 21 locks known as the ‘Stairway to Heaven’, spanning 3.2km. The walk can be extended at either end, continuing along the Grand Union Canal. Benches along the towpath provide picturesque resting spots. Half a dozen picnic tables can be found next to the car park or combine this walk with a visit to Hatton Arms Pub or Hatton Locks Cafe at the top of the lock. Parking is available. Corner Cottage is a 17th century, timber-framed building. While it has huge character and charm, it is not suitable for everyone. The stairs are quite narrow and tight. The bedroom floors are very uneven. Ceiling height varies and is low in places. The bathroom ceiling and shower head are quite low and may not be suitable for taller guests. Corner Cottage sleeps a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children - the bunk bedroom is not big enough to accommodate two adults. Dogs and pets are not permitted at the cottage. Parts of the lawn were seeded in late autumn 2021, so growth is minimal here. (Please do not walk on these areas until it is fully grown in.) The cottage has a high-speed internet connection, but mobile phone coverage is weak, depending on the provider.