Beautiful grade II thatched cottage

Squirrel Cottage is a grade II listed, 17th Century Cotswold thatched house, located in the heart of the pretty village of Kingham and surrounded by the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Chosen as Country Life’s ‘England’s Favourite Village’ for 2006, Kingham is nestled in the heart of the Evenlode Valley but is just 72 minutes from London by train. The chocolate box village lies between Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Norton, with its history dating back to the Romans. We live in the village however respect your privacy. I can be contacted if required - full details will be provided prior to your arrival and can be found in the house 'Manual'. The location Kingham is fortunate to have a lovely church, a shop and village green, as well as two well-regarded pubs. The house sits on the village green at the top of Daylesford Road and a stone’s throw from the two pubs – the Kingham Plough and the Wild Rabbit – and only a short drive or walk to Daylesford Farm shop. It’s perfectly positioned for Soho Farmhouse members too. Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway and Bibury are all conveniently located within a 30-minute drive of the cottage. The house This idyllic home is one of the most unique and beautiful cottages in the Cotswolds and a perfect 'home' from which you can relax, work and enjoy the many local attractions. The property boasts an abundance of character and has retained many original features while also being well appointed with all the modern appliances for a comfortable stay. Situated over 2 floors, Squirrel Cottage is a home-from-home experience. Entering through the front door you'll find the fully-equipped kitchen with a modern induction cooker and Nespresso machine. The family kitchen table sits in the middle and comfortably seats six for hearty meals after long walks in the nearby fields. The large living room is centred around an open fire and is perfect for both entertaining and relaxing. There is a large bootroom utility, with a washer/dryer, which leads through to a downstairs shower room. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms. Two have King beds and the middle room has twin beds. All bedrooms have luxury linens and bedding – and carefully curated furniture making the rooms both unique and relaxing. There is a further bathroom on the second floor with a large bath as a perfect antidote after a strenuous walk exploring the local area. There is a good sized garden as well as a rear patio terrace with outdoor dining for six. The cottage sits overlooking the village green with a children's playground and plenty of space to run around. About us We moved to Kingham five years ago after one of the owners, who grew up in the area, managed to persuade his young family to move from London to this quiet corner of England. What they found was a stunningly beautiful and friendly village, with amazing pubs and a wonderful community. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Other things to note Christmas, New Year, Easter and the Cheltenham Festival are Special Events, with bookings typically limited to a week from a specific start day. Please contact the host prior to booking. Free parking is available 1 minute walk from Squirrel Cottage at the village car park. Parking and offloading is not permitted outside of the cottage gate. Kingham has a train station with direct trains to London (72 mins) and Oxford (30 mins). This is a 25 minute walk away but not an easy walk with heavy luggage. We would recommend pre-booking a taxi if travelling by rail as the bus service from the station to the village is infrequent.