Farthingdales
A delightful Cotswold cottage nestling in one of the most beautiful villages in England
A settlement now famous throughout the world having been painted by artist Lowry.
Step into the lives and stories of Cotswold folk
Farthingdales is a delightful Cotswold cottage nestling in one of the most beautiful villages in England. With a holiday at Farthingdales you step into the lives and stories of Cotswold folk who have lived here for hundreds of years. Ancient stone, timbers and modern luxury entwine to give guests a refreshing and inspiring holiday. Farthingdales sits on Lawrence Lane. A settlement now famous throughout the world having been painted by artist Lowry.
The Cottage
An Elegant interior
This beautiful living area is at once stylish and cosy. It features a wood burning stove within an original inglenook fireplace, with a custom-built brass and leather fender – the perfect spot to sit and warm up on a cold winter’s night. To one side of the fireplace is a wing-back armchair and to the other a Smart TV, while a chest acts as a coffee table and store for board games.
Well Appointed Features
Step in from Lawrence Lane through the front door, with its bright and colourful Art Deco glass panel, into the stunning open-plan kitchen-living-dining space, featuring the original flagstone floor, exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces with harmonising clay-coloured walls entwined with modern luxury.
Luxury Bedroom
This gorgeous bedroom has a strikingly tall ceiling and features a super king-size bed, with bedside tables and reading lamps, set against a custom-built, extra tall bedhead with William Morris fabric panels; so synonymous of the Arts and Crafts movement of the 1800s that was so strong in this area. The bedroom is also furnished with a wardrobe, chest of drawers-cum-dressing table with a large mirror above and a reclining armchair and has bedside sockets with USB points.
A Brief History
For over a thousand years folk have crossed the River Windrush at Bhur Ford. Farthingdales sits within the original Anglo Saxon settlement. The walls of the current cottage are believed to have been built in the 1500s with fireplaces and roof being added in the 1600 and 1700s. Locals talk of horse saddles being made here with two dwellings being merged over a century ago to give the surprisingly large interior space enjoyed today.
A lack of underground coal mean that this part of England remained untouched by the industrial revolution. As Burford became forgotten by mass production it retained its charming agricultural character and a haven for the Arts and Crafts movement. On the border of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire and the ancient kingdoms of Wessex and Mercia, This Cotswolds village is a perfect base to explore the Cotswolds.
Pubs & shops within 1 mile
Broadband & Wifi
Open Fire
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Garden
About The Property
Farthingdales sits on Lawrence Lane, a no-through road with just four cottages and part of Burford Boarding School, which ends at St John the Baptist Church with its impressive church spire – forever captured by L S Lowry in his Burford Church painting.
At the end of the lane is a footpath that passes the church and churchyard, exiting on Church Lane which leads to the River Windrush and a riverside walk. Farthingdales is built from the region’s distinctive, honey-coloured Cotswold stone, with an Art Deco panel in the front door – a nod to the town’s link to the Art & Crafts Movement.
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Pets: No
Gallery
Address
3 Lawrence Lane
Farthingdales
Burford
OX18 4RP
Address
3 Lawrence Lane
Farthingdales
Burford
OX18 4RP
The Regency
More About The Property
Adjoining this delightful sociable space, there is a modern bathroom and an inviting boot room, equipped with seating; a perfect spot for any last-minute preparations as you set off on a day full of adventure.
If you’re lucky enough to experience the warmer weather, step outside and unwind with a leisurely seat in the garden, enjoying a glass of wine as you recount the days adventures.
As the evening grows darker, ascend the first set of stairs leading from the living/dining space to find the master bedroom, fitted with a sumptuous super king-size bed.
You’ll find a second bedroom, a twin, featuring charming and traditional via a second set of stairs from the living room, a double and a twin, both featuring charming and traditional décor, offering a lovely setting to rest your head.
Take a break from doing the cooking and indulge in a bite to eat and drink at one of the dozen or so pubs, restaurants and hotels serving delicious home-cooked meals in rustic settings, or visit the local convenience store to pick up some last-minute ingredients to prepare some tasty treats from the comfort of your holiday home.
Embark on a leisurely stroll into Burford, where you will find plenty of sights and attractions to keep you entertained, with the wealth of local heritage on display at Tosley Museum, a fabulous 18-hole parkland golf course, or animal lovers will be delighted with a visit to the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, promising a fun-filled day out for all the family.
Witney is an idyllic outing for all ages with its golf centre, Cogges Manor Farm attraction and the vast Ducklington Lake and Country Park.
Get better acquainted with your surroundings and head off on foot to discover the stunning scenery of the Cotswolds, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where the landscape is beautifully decorated with lush rolling hills, colourful meadows, and quaint villages; marvel at the striking architecture at the National Trust’s Sherborne Park Estate or partake in a guided tour through the 4th century remains of Chedworth Roman Villa.
With all of this and more, choose Farthingdales as a base for your stay in the Cotswolds.
Settle down to watch your favourite film on the TV on the generous corner sofa in the sitting room, with its exposed beams adding a real traditional quality to the space.
When sleep calls, there is a choice of two bedrooms on the first floor to retire too, the first being a spacious king-size and the second an ample double with lovely pine furniture to store any belongings in.
Guests will benefit from the contemporary ground floor bathroom where they can enjoy a long soak in the bath with their favourite book before venturing out for the day.
Enjoy a spot of alfresco dining at the picnic table, perfect for enjoying the warm weather and fresh country air.
More History
Built on the wealth of the wool trade, the often depicted High Street sweeps downhill towards the River Windrush, its medieval bridge and its impressive church, both sides of the street flanked by an unbroken line of ancient houses and shops. Little has changed over the centuries, Burford is popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping, especially antiques, and for the wide variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs and teashops. You can even visit England’s oldest pharmacy – Reavley’s has been a chemist since 1734
Half way down the hill, the 16th century Tolsey building, once the meeting place for medieval merchants, now houses The Tolsey Museum, a delightful, local museum illustrating the town’s social and industrial past.
There are wonderful alleyways and side streets just waiting to be explored and next to a set of medieval almshouses stands St John’s church, a permanent memorial to Burford’s medieval wealth. This fine church is a real gem with many interesting memorials charting some of Burford’s great families including one to Henry VIII’s barber surgeon, which includes one of the earliest depictions of native Americans and the ostentatious Tanfield tomb. On the baptismal font is the scratched name of Anthony Sedley, one of the Levellers, mutinous rebels in Cromwell’s army, who were besieged in the church in 1649 and had to watch from the roof as their ringleaders were executed in the churchyard.
Every May there is commemoration of the rebellion, Levellers Day, with a colourful procession through the town and speeches, debate and music celebrating freedom of speech and human rights.