About Mawley Cottage
Mawley Cottage is a beautiful stone Cotswold cottage with three double bedrooms in the peaceful, historic village of Quenington. It offers the perfect rural retreat, but for when connectivity is needed, we have fast 27Mbps WiFi and a work desk.
We have considered every detail to provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The architect designed interior features mid-C20th and contemporary furniture and a well-equipped, bespoke solid timber kitchen. The cosy living room has a stone fireplace with log burner, a smart TV, DVD and Sonos speaker. Off-street parking is available for two cars and an extension cable provided for electric car charging.
We know the little luxuries make a holiday, so a welcome hamper, firewood, luxury soaps and Egyptian cotton linen and towels will all be waiting for you on arrival.
Quenington is situated in rolling countryside in the lovely Coln River valley, with Idyllic walks and cycling all around. Two great pubs in walking distance are: 'The Keepers Arms' and 'The New Inn'. The ancient church, knights gate and River Coln are on the doorstep.
“Cosy and quiet retreat with fantastic walks and some great pubs around too! ”
Specification / Ground Floor
Kitchen / Diner:
- Oak table with seating for six
- AGA style oven, and Meile appliances: fridge, freezer and Dishwasher
- Sage espresso coffee machine, additional stovetop coffee maker, microwave, Dualit toaster, kettle etc.
- Welcome hamper
Entrance / boot room:
- Useful for storing coats, boots, bikes and cycling gear
Living room:
- A Cotswold stone fireplace with wood burning stove
- 3 seater sofa and two lounge chairs with marble coffee table
- Smart TV, DVD player, Sonos speaker
- Board games and DVDs
Utility room / WC:
- With wash basin, washer, dryer, hanging space and cupboards
- A handy downstairs toilet
Specification / First Floor
Bedrooms:
- Master with a kingsize bed, chair and built-in solid timber wardrobe
- Second bedroom with a kingsize bed, chair and built-in solid timber wardrobe
- Third bedroom with a double bed
- All bedrooms have sunny south-facing windows with views over the front garden and the valley
Hall:
- Laundry cupboard with spare towels and linens
Bathroom:
- Includes a deep roll-top bath, washbasin, heated towel rail and wc
- The bath has a hand shower, please note there is no ceiling mounted shower
Specification / Outside
Garden:
Mature front garden, with paved terrace and recliner chairs for enjoying a glass of wine and some nibbles in the evening!
Driveway:
- Off-street parking space for two cars Free on street parking also available
- Extension cable provided for a standard UK plug electric car charging
Exploring the village
A short stroll away from the cottage is the 12th century knights gate and St Swithin's Church, built mainly in the late 11th century.
Further down, the River Coln marks the edge of the village, with open countryside beyond. Here, The Old Rectory hosts the Fresh Air Sculpture show - a biennial sculpture exhibition usually in June. You can take a beautiful walk along the river to the pretty high street at Fairford. Alternatively, turn around and head back in the other direction, northwest through the Quenington to reach the Keepers Arms village pub for good food and drinks.
For longer walks, there are lovely cross country routes starting from outside the cottage, at the end of Victoria Road. Also from Victoria Road you can walk north through fields toward Coln St Aldwyns. You could also start from the River Coln between Quenington and Coln St Aldwyns for a beautiful walk to Bibury and back. There are maps and guide books in our entrance porch.
Quenington is from the Old English 'Cwenenatun' meaning women's settlement. The word 'Queen' has the same derivation!
““The cottage is an absolute dream— tucked away in the most idyllic location and impeccably designed down to the very last detail”
Things to do / Places to eat
Here are our recommendations for local restaurants and activities. It is worth booking these in advance, particularly on weekends:
Bibury: The Swan, Trout Farm, The Twig coffee shop
Barnsley: Barnsley House (hotel, restaurant and spa), The Village Pub
Broadway: Dormy House restaurant and spa
Burford: A pretty town for boutique shopping and dining. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Crocodiles of The World nearby.
Kencott: The Five Alls
Northleach: The Wheatsheaf Inn
Painswick: Ancient village with Rococo garden and Painswick Beacon
Sapperton: The Bell pub and lovely walks along the River Froome
Southdrop: Thyme Ox Barn
Great Barrington: The Fox with outdoor seating by the river
Fairford: coffee at Lynwood & Co, brownies at 7A, Great Coxwell barn
Heatherop: Heatherop Estate walk
Cotswold water park: Lakeside beach, swimming and wake boarding in summer
Bath: The Oak restaurant, Francis Gallery, Berdoulat, 8 Holland street, Aesop
Further afield: Oxford, Cheltenham, The Forest of Dean