Character Cottages rating
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Sleeps 8
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Bedrooms 3
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Bathrooms 2
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Pets Yes
Features
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews
51 Customer Review(s)
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Bryan 
“Absolutely beautiful cottage in wonderful surroundings.”
Bonus of roaring fire. We were a party of 4 adults and 4 children and found it very comfortable. Could do with upgrading the shower but that's the only niggle we had! We left some Christmas puddings as a thank you
Bonus of roaring fire. We were a party of 4 adults and 4 children and found it very comfortable. Could do with upgrading the shower but that's the only niggle we had! We left some Christmas puddings as a thank you
- Bryan, December 2021Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
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Linda “Lovely, traditional cottage.”
Spacious and very well equipped. Great location close to village pub and shop. Lovely, dog friendly garden with BBQ. Had a great time.
- Linda, Jun 2021Laura “A lovely little cottage in a beautiful part of the world.”
- Laura, Mar 2020Matt “Lovely cottage!”
Good size for a family and very welcoming. A historic home in a quaint town. Parking can be challenging. Amenities are great. Nice local pub and grocery within a short walk. The Cotswolds are beautiful and this is a great home base to see it all. We'd love to stay again!
- Matt, Mar 2020Will “Nicola the house keeper was very helpful and the cottage was lovely.”
We had a great time and will be recommending it to others.
- Will, Jan 2020Garret “We were very excited for our stay at Bridge Hill Cottage, and the cottage exceeded our expectations!”
The property and town were both so lovely and charming!
- Garret, Jan 2020Michelle “Our little weekend break was great in this lovely, lovely cottage, it was perfect as having 3 loo's worked really well, as my mum is elderly and she had access downstairs.”
A welcome bottle of prosecco and small milk, great, thank u. Great location and neighbours/people were very friendly, and the local butchers is a must. Well definitely stay there again.
- Michelle, Dec 2019Paul “Well equipped, clean comfortable.”
Excellent location!
- Paul, Nov 2019Ianire “We spent an amazing weekend at this cottage.”
everything was really clean, the cottage was really beautiful and had everything we needed. we will definitely recommend this cottage to our friends.
- Ianire, Oct 2019Claire “Fantastic facilities for all the family.”
Great Location. Everything you need and if you forget anything the village shop will have it.
- Claire, Sep 2019Edward “A great, beautifully appointed cottage!”
I would definitely recommend!
- Edward, Sep 2019Nicola “We loved our weekend.”
It’s a great place to visit Cotswolds. The cottage is great, perfect home for families. Everything was perfectly organised and ready for us to enjoy. Communication was easy and smooth. Strongly recommended. We will definitely use it again.
- Nicola, Mar 2019Selina “Easy check in, great communication with the house keeper and a beautiful, well equipped cottage.”
- Selina, Feb 2019Susan “Lovely cottage especially now it has new kitchen.”
Very well equipped including log fire with logs for first evening and others to purchase. Nicola is very friendly and helpful. We will definitely come again.
- Susan, Nov 2018Elizabeth “This cottage is full of character and history with both antique and modern touches.”
Very roomy and immaculately clean. Would definitely recommend.
- Elizabeth, Nov 2017Julie “The house was full of character and so well positioned in the village that we didn't use the car the whole time we were there.”
The house was very quirky and we loved playing bar billiards while my daughter taught herself piano! The house itself was very clean and we appreciated the little touches provided. We'll be back for sure!
- Julie, Oct 2017Randall “The housekeeper was helpful, checking in on us, offered suggestion of attending a local fete that was coming up.”
..we did and it was great. House was nice.
- Randall, Sep 2017Tahir “A wonderful place to stay and the is cottage well maintained.”
- Tahir, Jul 2017Patrick “The bar billiards table is amazing.”
Do not get rid of it!
- Patrick, Mar 2017Jamie “Great cottage, deceptively roomy.”
Loads of character and well equipped. Lovely private garden.
- Jamie, Feb 2017Mark “Nicola was very accommodating in us arriving an hour earlier than planned.”
The cottage is full of character. Thank you for such a memorable visit:) Highly recommended.
- Mark, Jan 2017Rob Norcup “Great cottage in a lovely village!”
Very comfortable and well equipped.
- Rob Norcup, Sep 2016Megan McTaggart “Lovely place, very cosy.”
Fell in love with it the moment I saw it. Would love to come back.
- Megan McTaggart, May 2016Robin Moore and party, Fort Lauderdale, Florida “The only bad thing about the cottage is that I cannot come and move in!”
And with so many of us staying (8) I was surprised that it didn’t feel crowded.
- Robin Moore and party, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Apr 2016Prettyman family, Norfolk “Such a welcoming house.”
We just loved it.
- Prettyman family, Norfolk, Mar 2016Paddy, Anna, Matt & Helen. Manchester “We very much enjoyed our stay and we will all return home much better bar-billiards players thanks to several evenings of hard-fought competitions.”
A very nice village and the perfect base for our trips to the Cheltenham Festival. We’ll be back.
- Paddy, Anna, Matt & Helen. Manchester, Mar 2016Sosse Botha and family, Cape Town “Wonderful stay.”
Delightful house. Hope to be back soon!
- Sosse Botha and family, Cape Town, Mar 2016McInnis family, Fremantle, Western Australia “We had a wonderful stay in this cosy cottage.”
The village is super, our days out in Oxford and Stratford were a treat and Nicola looked after us wonderfully well.
- McInnis family, Fremantle, Western Australia, Dec 2015Bev “Bridge Hill cottage was a perfect venue for our family reunion and the proximity of The Sun Inn provided family with a perfect location to stay.”
(we booked a totally of thirteen nights accommodation there). Having to cook Christmas lunch and family meals for as many as thirteen I found the kitchen very well equipped. The three rooms provided ample space for family of all ages to chill and enjoy the Bar Billiards. The decor was authentic and yet quirky which enabled us to relax and enjoy the festive spirit. Bathrooms are very clean and functional. Only comment: it was only when I left that I discovered the recycle bins, maybe a note in the information pack. Please pass on my thanks to the owners for a memorable fantastic stay in their eclectic home x x.
- Bev, Dec 2012Jessica “Dear Andrew, We loved staying at the cottage!”
It has a lot of character and is a great size for a small family get-together - big enough to accommodate and small enough to feel 'cottagey'. The room with the minstrels' gallery is most unusual and there are several other touches, like the brass-rubbings, which make the house different and interesting. It's very well appointed and had everything we needed for our stay and Hook Norton is a great centre for exploring and walking. The only drawback is the smell of the oil tank that permeates the back patio area - since we had very little sitting-out weather this didn't bother us very much but it detracts from the nice garden. In all, we really enjoyed our stay in the cottage and would love to stay there again another year.
- Jessica, Jun 2012Arthur “We loved it!”
Very nice spot.
- Arthur, May 2012Guy “Hi Andrew, We had a great time thanks, we used it for a family get together for my mums 70th.”
The cottage was really nice and suited our needs well. We were a party of 7, 3 couples and a 1 year old. There was plenty of room and we enjoyed chilling out in the games room in the evening. Also the location was good. We and went to the children's farm and water fowl sanctuary and then up to Stratford. Unfortunately we didn't he to the brewery as it wouldn't have suited my daughter. I hope this is useful for you. Cheers.
- Guy, Apr 2012“Wonderful house, especially the billiards and the piano.”
Good pubs and friendly folk! Family from London.
- ,“Very enjoyable cottage AGAIN!”
We enjoyed the fireplace, local scenery and pubs. Family from Eastbourne.
- ,“Lovely comfortable cottage.”
We enjoyed the village and the local beer. I hope we didn't leave any baby toys behind! Family from Brighton.
- ,“We've had a wonderful time here.”
The pub was very handy round the corner with great food. The country walks were fantastic. Its a very peaceful cottage. Thank you. Family from London.
- ,“We had a fantastic time and there was plenty to do.”
Great pub and great food almost next door. Feeling refreshed and relaxed. Thanks. Family from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
- ,“A happy place for a family reunion.”
We enjoyed sitting round the fireplace while it rained and rained outside! Family from Toronto, Canada
- ,“Had a fantastic time.”
We hope to return. Very relaxing and pleasant and cosy. The fireplace is great and we loved the games room. Many thanks. Family from Eastbourne.
- ,“Lovely cottage, very comfortable.”
We liked the books! We'll definitely come again and the sooner the better. Family from Bedford.
- ,Group of friends from Portsmouth. “A beautiful cottage.”
We had a fantastic weekend.
- Group of friends from Portsmouth.,“Fantastic and homely.”
We'll be back. Many thanks. Couple from Greenwich, London.
- ,“Good place for the six of us to get together.”
We loved the cottage, the village, the pubs and the billiards. Family from New Zealand.
- ,Families from Newcastle and London. “A fantastic weekend in a beautiful setting.”
We particularly enjoyed the bar billiards table. Many thanks.
- Families from Newcastle and London.,Two families from Northamptonshire. “An excellent place for a family celebration.”
Not far from the pubs and with lots of nice walks throughout Hooky and the surrounding area. Lovely cottage with nice family touches: furniture, pictures, antiques, etc. It's been great. Thank you.
- Two families from Northamptonshire.,Family from Connecticut, USA. “Charming cottage, peaceful location, excellent pubs.”
Delightful.
- Family from Connecticut, USA.,Family from Iowa, USA “A lovely area to spend a holiday.”
Lovely walks. We had a very comfortable stay in this lovely home. Thank you.
- Family from Iowa, USA,Families from London and Bridport. “A lovely setting, with great pubs and walks.”
And I recommend a tour of the Hook Norton Brewery.
- Families from London and Bridport.,Family from Kingston-upon-Thames. “It was lovely to stay in a Cotswold village without tourist coaches.”
Great food at the Feathered Nest between Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford.
- Family from Kingston-upon-Thames.,Families from London, Suffolk & South Wales “Excellent cottage for a family reunion on my birthday.”
The games room was a big hit. What a super village! My granddaughter wants you to know that her bunkbed was very comfortable. A great time was had by all.
- Families from London, Suffolk & South Wales,“Lovely cottage.”
We had a great weekend. The Sun Inn pub does great food. An enjoyable weekend was head by all. Five girls from Hampshire and Norfolk.
- ,Summary
- Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x childs bunk bed
- Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, shower room with walk-in shower, basin heated towel rail and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Cloakroom/utility
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Sitting room with open fire and double sofa bed
- Oil-fired heating with woodburning stove and open fire
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer (available on request), washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, wine fridge
- Smart TV with Alexa voice remote, DVD player, Bose Bluetooth speaker, telephone, WiFi
- Fuel, power and start pack for woodburning stove inc in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc in rent
- Cot, highchair and stairgate available
- Free on-street parking
- Patio and lawn garden with furniture and Cotswold stone barbecue
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 0.1 miles
The property
Bridge Hill Cottage is a beautiful late 18th century Cotswold stone house that sleeps six guests, in three bedrooms, with further sleeping space for two guests on a double sofa bed in the "Minstrels' Gallery”. There are two well presented bathrooms, a downstairs cloakroom/utility room, as well as two separate living rooms. The house is elegantly furnished with antiques and boasts a wealth of character features including 200-year-old oak beams, an inglenook fireplace with fitted seat, a “Minstrels’ Gallery” and a functioning bar-billiards table. Complementing these period features, the house has modern facilities including fast wireless internet access in all rooms, a Smart TV with Freeview and Alexa Voice Remote, DVD player and Bose Bluetooth speaker. Located in the quaint village of Hook Norton, Bridge Hill Cottage is situated near the Norman Church of St. Peters, one of the oldest churches in Britain. This peaceful and picturesque little village retains period features, charm, and benefits from having three pubs, a post office and a local grocery store, as well as being famous for brewing traditional real ale at the local brewery. Hook Norton is on the fringe of the Cotswolds, and therefore avoids heavy tourist traffic, allowing visitors to get a real sense of rural life, such as enjoying the glorious countryside, open vistas and lovely woodlands which fall within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hook Norton is close to the popular Cotswold market towns of Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh and Stow-on-the-Wold, is less than five miles from Great Tew and Soho Farmhouse, and has many stunning countryside walks right on the doorstep. Bridge Hill Cottage is situated on Bridge Hill, a small lane that becomes a footpath a few yards below the property and leads down to a stream. The cottage has a small front garden, with four steps up to the front door, which opens into an entrance hall. This leads to: Kitchen/dining room: The dining room has seagrass matting on a tiled floor, a large window-seat, plus a dining table. which comfortably seats eight guests. Adjoining the dining room is the well equipped kitchen, including an electric cooker with hob, fridge, separate wine fridge, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster. Freezer capacity available upon request. Main living room: The heart of the house, with exposed beams, a large inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, three-seater sofa, plus a 'love-seat' armchair, window seat and 2 x wickerwork chairs; Utility room: Contains a toilet, hand basin, washing machine and tumbler dryer. From the main living room, five steps lead up to: Second living room: A spectacular room for both adults and children, containing a fabulous old bar-billiards table (the rules are on the wall!), a large open fire, exposed beams and a Smart TV, corner sofa, plus armchairs. There is also a piano, however please be aware that this may not be properly tuned. Stairs from this room lead up to the minstrels’ gallery, overlooking the piano and bar-billiards table, which contains a full size double sofa bed (see Key Features below); Returning to the main living room, stairs go upstairs to a landing, which features an antique washstand and leads to: Bedroom 1: A dual aspect room, with double bed, dresser and built-in wardrobes; Bedroom 2: Another dual aspect room, with double bed and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 2 has access to bathroom 2 (see below), enabling it to be used as an en-suite bathroom, if desired; Bedroom 3: Bunk beds with two large storage drawers beneath and a bedside table with drawers for storage; Bathroom 1: Newly refurbished, with a bath (with shower attachment), toilet and washbasin; Bathroom 2: A newly built shower room, with toilet and washbasin. This “Jack & Jill” bathroom can be accessed from the landing or from bedroom 2, allowing it to be either a shared bathroom or bedroom 2’s en-suite bathroom. The garden comprises an enclosed paved patio, a real sun-trap from early spring to late autumn, with a table seating up to eight. Steps lead up to a raised lawn, with a bench and small table. There is a lovely view of the church tower from the patio and lawn. There is a low wall on the side of the garden, therefore pets and children should be supervised at all times. An impressive Cotswold stone barbecue, for which the kitchen/dining room window acts as a serving hatch, can be used in all seasons.
About the location
HOOK NORTON
Chipping Norton 5 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 22 miles; Oxford 25 miles.
A picturesque village with many honey-coloured historic buildings, thatched cottages, a thriving community and its very own steam driven brewery, the last of its kind in the country. The village boasts a well-stocked shop, Post Office, several pubs and restaurants and many lovely walks can be enjoyed from the village with the D'Arcy Dalton Way passing through the village. The market town of Chipping Norton lies south of the village in the Cotswold Hills, plays host to many festivals throughout the year, has an abundance of shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a theatre and the oldest golf course in Oxfordshire. Historic Banbury nestles on the banks of the River Cherwell in the Cherwell Valley and offers many restaurants, cafes, a canalside museum, cinema and local theatre, plus the annual Banbury Folk Festival attracts many visitors each year. Blenheim Place, the ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill is also close by. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and known as ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of attractions, namely the 38 colleges of the university, the oldest university teaching room, Bodleian Library, Botanic Gardens and museums, as well as playing host to many festivals and markets. Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, Warwick with its magnificent castle and Royal Leamington Spa make a lovely day out. Enjoy many types of motor and superbike racing at Silverstone or spend a day shopping at Bicester Village Designer Outlet.
Note: If your arrival will be delayed beyond 8pm on the start date of your rental period, you must contact the person whose details are given in the location details. If you fail to do so, you may not be able to get into the property. Note: The minstrels' gallery is an open mezzanine floor above the second living room and the bed is a fold out sofa bed; we do not recommend this bedroom for young children, due to the absence of spindles between the hand rail and the stairs up to this room. Note: Bridge Hill Cottage is an old property, located on a hill, which has many character features including low beams and two sets of stairs, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility. Note: This property does not accept commercial or corporate bookings.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
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