Maple Cottage - Rural Charm - Broadway
About the Home
Maple Cottage sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms near Broadway village. This characterful Cotswolds cottage features a spacious farmhouse kitchen, cozy sitting room with gas fire, and stunning countryside views from a peaceful courtyard setting. Converted from original farm stables with exposed brick walls, it's perfect for families seeking an authentic Cotswolds escape. Each bedroom has its own character, while the tranquil location offers far-reaching views and genuine rural charm. Maple Cottage sleeps 5 guests across three bedrooms (one peaceful double with countryside views, plus two charming single rooms that feel like cozy retreats). The cottage includes a wonderfully spacious family kitchen with charming blue accents and authentic farmhouse character, a comfortable sitting room with gas fire and Smart TV, free parking right outside the house, and WiFi. This is a proper family home where everyone naturally finds their perfect spot. Converted from the original farm stables and tucked peacefully in the courtyard, this characterful Broadway cottage offers stunning countryside views that stretch across the Cotswolds landscape. The heart of the home is that generous farmhouse kitchen - complete with exposed beams that tell the story of its agricultural past. It's ideal for morning coffee while watching the sunrise over the fields, planning your Cotswolds adventures, and those evening conversations that flow as easily as the wine. The generous entrance hall greets you with beautiful exposed red brick that speaks to the cottage's heritage as a working farm building. Your comfortable sitting room features heritage print furnishings perfect for curling up with a book or gathering for family film nights. The authentic gas fire adds cozy warmth on cooler evenings, creating that quintessential Cotswolds cottage atmosphere, while the smart TV provides entertainment when needed. The tranquil courtyard setting means you'll wake to the gentle sounds of farm life rather than traffic, while the far-reaching views remind you you're truly in the heart of authentic Cotswolds countryside. Broadway village is just 10 minutes away, with its charming high street, independent shops, and welcoming pubs. Dumbleton village is one of those lovely unspoiled Cotswolds villages that feels genuinely authentic - no tourist crowds, just peaceful countryside and friendly locals. The cottage sits on working farmland with public footpaths crisscrossing the area, making it ideal for families who love countryside walks and exploring the rolling Cotswolds landscape on foot. You're welcome to wander the farm's own fields down to the nearby River Isbourne - genuine country views and the gentle sounds of rural life included. Broadway village is just 6 miles (10 minutes' drive) away - often called the 'capital of the Cotswolds' with its chocolate-box high street, independent shops, galleries, and welcoming pubs perfect for a proper lunch. Nearby attractions & day trips: Broadway village: 6 miles (10 mins) - shops, restaurants, Cotswold Way walking trail Winchcombe: 4.5 miles (12 mins) - beautiful abbey, walking trails, family-friendly attractions Tewkesbury: 9 miles (15 mins) - stunning medieval abbey, historic town centre Cheltenham: 12 miles (20 mins) - regency spa town, shopping, dining Stratford-upon-Avon: 20 miles (32 mins) - Shakespeare's birthplace, theatre, riverside walks Nearest shop & pub: 3 miles The cottage is perfectly positioned for exploring the North Cotswolds, yet peaceful enough that you might find the beauty right here is exactly what you came for. Far enough to feel properly remote, close enough for essentials when you need them. Just a few practical bits to help you settle in smoothly: The WiFi here is on the slower side - perfect if you're hoping to properly switch off and enjoy the peace, though it'll handle emails and basic browsing just fine. There is a small step up to the front door, and then a flight of stairs to the first floor and bedrooms, so worth noting if you're travelling with heavy luggage or have mobility considerations. The cottage sits on a working farm, so you might hear the gentle sounds of rural life - tractors during the day, sheep in the distance, that sort of thing. It's all part of the authentic countryside experience, but thought we'd mention it. We have a no-smoking and no-pets property at Maple Cottage.