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Armada Cottage

Armada Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 9 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.9
Location
4.8
Value
4.4
Customer
Service
4.8


Boasting ancient timbers thought to come from a ship that sailed the high seas during the Spanish Armada and laying firm claim to being one of the oldest buildings in Charlbury, there is so much more to Armada Cottage than first meets the eye. Behind the outwardly traditional stone façade lies an utterly delightful retreat filled with earthy hues and natural tones. Elegant styling and sleek lines allow the original features and natural charm of the cottage to shine. Set over three floors, you’ll find a cosy living room and contemporary kitchen on the ground floor, a beautiful king-size bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and a simply gorgeous master suite on the top floor with a super-king-size bed and roll-top bath. Hidden behind is a pretty walled courtyard, where you can linger over morning coffee and warm pastries or reflect on a great day of exploring as the sun sets over the yard arm.

Discover the Cotswold

Review submitted on Thu, 02 May 2024
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We enjoyed every minute at Armada cottage. Very good location to explore the north part of the Cotswold. The cottage is impeccable in every aspect. Fully equipped with all you may need.



Lovely stay

Review submitted on Sun, 14 Apr 2024
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our stay at the cottage was wonderful. The property is comfortable and charming. One note I’d like to call out is, in our experience, parking wasn’t so straightforward. There are a few spots nearby that were filled the whole time we were there and driving around trying to find parking to unload our luggage was a bit frustrating since it’s noted it’s easy. That’s all! We hope to return one day!



Beautifully designed little cottage.

Review submitted on Sun, 14 Apr 2024
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We rented this two bedroom cottage for the two of us, and stayed in the upstairs bedroom, which is a very comfortable and romantic space, with its own slipper bath. It might have been a bit small if there had been another couple with us, with not much privacy, as there is no door to the upper floor. This might work with a family and two children. The cottage is beautifully presented with numerous lovely little quirky touches, as one might expect from the owners who also, I understand, run an interior design company. We found it imaginatively done, and it was well appointed and comfortable, on the whole. We found the evenings a bit chilly in the downstairs sitting room and thought it would really benefit from a wood burner. Apart from that it was all cosy enough. The location is great - a 7 minute walk from the station which is about 20 minutes from Oxford. As we were only there a couple of days we weren’t able to take advantage of the many sights and walks in the area, which is astonishingly picturesque. Really appreciated that the owner contacted us on the day of arrival, which felt welcoming, and quickly let us know on departure that we’d left something behind. Two great gastropubs within walking distance, the Bull and the Bell, where we had delicious food. All quite pricey but what do you expect in that part of the world? We’d certainly consider returning for a longer stay and would recommend.



Bolthole Retreats replied 18 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Armada Cottage. We are very glad to read that you enjoyed your stay. However, we are disappointed to read your feedback regarding the size of the property and there not being a door to the upper floor. This is shown on our website from the photos and there is also a 3D tour available. We are sorry that you found the evenings in the sitting room to be chilly and the owner has taken your feedback onboard and is looking into getting a wood burner.

A fantastic base for exploring the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Dec 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful time staying at Armada for a pre-Christmas break. The cottage is in a great location for good food, walks and visiting local attractions. It is beautifully appointed, whilst retaining its character and feels very special and unique. We're a family of four and it felt very comfortable, would definitely recommend, it would also suit a couple for a romantic trip.



Great cottage in a great area

Review submitted on Wed, 22 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Delightful cottage with exquisite furnishings and very cosy in a perfect area. Two very good pubs serving good food less than 5 minutes walk, a train station 5 minute walk and just over an hour into London, we went for the day. Parking is not a problem we never had to walk more than 2 minutes



Perfect Stay

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Nov 2023
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Despite initially finding it a little difficult to locate the actual house in the dark, everything else about the stay was excellent, and I would happily return. The cottage is lovely and perfectly located.



A perfect stay

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The decision was made to spend our annual girlie weekend in the Cotswolds for a long overdue catch-up and some relaxation. I'm so pleased we ditched the hotel option and chose the much more personal Armada Cottage instead. It turned out to be the perfect base to explore the beautiful surroundings and unwind. We found a true gem in both the cottage and Charlbury. The cottage felt luxurious, but in an understated way. Extremely comfortable and beautifully furnished with a personal touch, and with all the luxuries you would expect, from lovely soaps and the sofest towels, to beautiful crockery and heavenly beds.
The village is just the right size with two fantastic pubs, a great deli and a Co-op for everything else. Lovely countryside walks on the doorstep too. Wish we could have stayed a few more days.




Visiting our daughter as she’s working in the UK

Review submitted on Mon, 02 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We felt like we were on the set of the movies, The Holiday. The cottage is gorgeous, every thoughtful detail made our stay comfortable and memorable.

The Co-op is a short walk away and we went for dinner at The Bull and The Bell - both were perfect!

The Charlbury Station is less than a 20 minute walk with easy access to Oxford, London, Paddington station and Heathrow - we didn’t rent a car!

We’ll be back.




4 night September break

Review submitted on Fri, 08 Sep 2023
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Immaculate presentation of this recently refurbished cottage. All the old world charm retained with every 21st Century comfort you could want. Be aware that although on street parking is easy you may not have your car in sight of the cottage. Will return, excellent stay.