Courtyard Cottage

A luxury, romantic hideaway for two, the cottage is situated across the courtyard from The Old Vicarage B&B and has all the mod-cons you need to make your stay comfortable. The open plan living area has a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and large sofa with wood burner. The bedroom has a king size bed and en-suite shower room. Guests can enjoy the gardens of The Old Vicarage with lovely countryside views. The village has a pub and shop, many picturesque villages are within a short drive. Our newly renovated, luxury one-bed cottage is full of character and charm. Located in the picturesque village of Oakridge Lynch, it is the perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the garden and grounds are yours to explore. You have a pretty courtyard outside your door with seating area for al fresco dining, and eating area on the East terrace of The Old Vicarage with wonderful views across the Golden Valley. We also provide a complimentary welcome pack which includes a selection of teas, freshly ground coffee, milk and homemade biscuits. Guests have access to their cottage, as well as the gardens and grounds of The Old Vicarage to enjoy! We live onsite and run the B&B, so you may see us around from time to time! We are always available by phone to help with any queries, so please don’t hesitate to ask if you need something. We also respect guests privacy and independence and ask that they do the same for us. Oakridge Lynch is a quiet, rural village with a thriving community. There is a popular local pub as well as a shop and post office. Flora and fauna abound and it is not unusual to see deer, pheasants, foxes and rabbits from the gardens of The Old Vicarage! We have several sites of special scientific interest within walking distance, where rare orchids and butterflies can be spotted. At the bottom of the valley runs the old Thames and Severn canal, which provides lovely walks, as does the Wysis Way which runs through the village. The area is also popular with cyclists with a variety of trails ranging in difficulty. There are many leisure activities on offer locally, including gliding from nearby Aston Down, Cotswold Waterpark offering all water-based activities from fishing to jet skiing, the multi award-winning Stroud Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning and plenty of real country pubs serving excellent food and local ales and ciders in neighbouring villages. Within easy reach are many historic villages and towns including Cirencester, a pretty market town dating back to Roman times. Cheltenham is 30 minutes by car, perfect for a day at the races or a spot of retail therapy! A car is preferable as we are a little off the beaten track, although Stroud station is only 15 minutes away by taxi. Trains run regularly from London Paddington with a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. We have off-street parking and a secure lock-up for bikes. The pretty villages of Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold are less than 45 minutes away. Bath, Bristol and Bristol International Airport are within an hour. We have 2 friendly dogs, Molly (a golden retriever) and Poppy (a fox terrier). They are not allowed in the guest areas, although they do share the garden, and would be delighted to say hello if you wish!