Bear's Cottage

Bretforton, Nr Broadway

Details

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Sleeps 4

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Bedrooms 2

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Shower Room 1

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No Pets

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No Smoking / Vaping

Popular Features

Fibre Broadband

Dish Washer

Washer/Dryer

Garden with Patio

Gas Central Heating

A Two bedroomed 17th Century Grade II Cotswold Cottage in the village of Bretforton

Bear's Cottage is an enchanting two bedroomed 17th Century Cotswold Cottage, originally built in 1605 and once formed part of the rectory on the Bretforton Manor Estate. Situated within the Conservation Area of Bretforton and adjacent to Bretforton Manor the cottage paints a tranquil picture overlooking the beautiful 13th Century Church of St. Leonards.

Newly renovated and finished to a high standard throughout, the cottage provides charming accommodation comprising of: two double bedrooms each with a comfortable double bedstead and Millbrook mattress, a superb shower room with large shower, under floor heating and heated towel rail, a well-equipped kitchen (including single electric oven and hob, electric cooker hood, a microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer). The dining area leads through to a cosy sitting area with freeview TV, dvd player and fibre 1 broadband. The cottage also has the benefit of gas central heating and a gas stove for those chilly evenings. Nestling in a pretty garden with a lawn and flowerbeds to the front and a patio complete with garden furniture, Bear's Cottage has everything you need to enjoy the outdoor living on those long Summer evenings.

Please note: whilst the staircase to the bedrooms is reasonably wide with a handrail it has a sharp winding turn at the bottom. Regrettably this property is unsuitable for wheelchair users, anyone with mobility issues or small children.

In light of Coronavirus, and in line with Government recommendations, for your protection and safety we do not permit outdoor shoes/boots to be worn indoors. Please bring indoor slippers with you to wear in the cottage.

For your peace of mind and to make sure you have a memorable stay at Bear's Cottage, we have always operated a very thorough cleaning regime at every changeover. You can view our Cleaning Policy here.

Fabulous Brand, Sun on Sunday

This is what Sinead McIntyre, Editor in Chief of the Fabulous Brand, Sun on Sunday had to say about Bear's cottage, after a long weekend stay in February 2022 Bear's Cottage Review

Village of the Year

Bretforton has featured on Penelope Keith's Village of the Year Channel 4 TV series in January 2018.

Bretforton is famous for The Fleece Inn an award winning pub steeped in history, originally built in the early 15th century and bequeathed to the National Trust in 1977. Awards include:

  • Daily Telegraph / Sawdays Pub of the Year 2019
  • Best Pub in Worcestershire - National Pub & Bar Awards 2018
  • Shakespeare CAMRA Pub of the Year 2018 (Worcestershire)
  • Country Pub of the Year 2016 (Good Pub Guide) & Visit England Tourism Pub of the Year 2016
A vibrant part of the community and popular for good food and real ales, the pub attracts loyal locals and visitors from all over the world.

Bretforton Community Shop is just a minutes walk from the cottage and a purveyor of local produce and local fayre.

Facilities

General

  • Fireplace
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Towels Provided
  • Washer/Dryer
  • On Street Car Parking adjacent to the Cottage
  • Gas and Electricity included

Garden

  • Outside Dining Table and Chairs

Lounge Area

  • Comfortable seating area x 4
  • Colour Freeview TV
  • Fibre 1 Broadband
  • Gas burning Stove
  • Selection of DVDs, books, magazines and games

Dining Area

  • Dining Table with Seating x 4 people

Kitchen

  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Pantry Items
  • Refrigerator
  • Hob
  • Toaster
  • Filter Coffee machine with built in filter

Bathrooms

  • 1 Bathroom
  • Shower room with large shower enclosure, toilet, sink, heated towel rail and underfloor heating, led demisting mirror with shaver socket

Bedrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bedstead with Millbrook mattress
  • Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bedstead with Millbrook mattress

Attractions

  • Arboretum
  • Churches
  • Cinemas
  • Library
  • Live theatre
  • Museums

Local Services & Businesses

  • ATM/bank
  • Groceries
  • Medical Services
  • Public House
  • Outlet shopping
  • Golf
  • Swimming

Notes: Local shop is 50 metres from cottage, The Fleece Inn (pub with restaurant) is 150 metres from the cottage

AVAILABILITY

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Pricing For 2024/2025

RENTAL PERIOD Changeover Day - Saturday Price per Night/Min Stay 7 Night Stay
SUMMER 2024 29 June – 30 Aug
13 July – 30 Aug Nightly rate not available £885
AUTUMN 2024 31 Aug – 20 Dec
31 Aug – 11 Oct Nightly rate not available £700
OCTOBER HALF TERM 2024 12 Oct – 25 Oct Nightly rate not available £700
26 Oct – 20 Dec Nightly rate not available £665
CHRISTMAS 2024 & NEW YEAR
Christmas & New Year 21 Dec – 3 Jan £192/4 Nights £830
WINTER 2025 4 Jan – 11 Apr
4 Jan - 14 Feb £138/4 Nights £625
FEBRUARY HALF TERM 15 Feb - 21 Feb £144/4 Nights £650
22 Feb - 7 Mar £138/4 Nights £625
CHELTENHAM WEEK 8 Mar - 14 Mar Nightly rate not available £1,800
15 Mar - 11 Apr £144/4 Nights £660
SPRING 2025 12 Apr – 30 May
EASTER 12 Apr – 25 Apr £175/4 Nights £735
26 Apr – 23 May £163/4 Nights £695
SPRING BANK HOLIDAY 24 May – 30 May £175/4 Nights £750
SUMMER 2025 31 May – 29 Aug
31 May – 27 June £163/4 Nights £695
28 June – 22 Aug £188/4 Nights £825
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY> 23 Aug – 29 Aug £175/4 Nights £720
AUTUMN 2025 30 Aug – 19 Dec
30 Aug – 24 Oct £163/4 Nights £665
OCTOBER HALF TERM 25 Oct – 31 Oct £163/4 Nights £675
1 Nov – 19 Dec £150/4 Nights £665
CHRISTMAS 2025 & NEW YEAR
Christmas & New Year 20 Dec – 2 Jan £192/4 Nights £830
WINTER 2026 3 Jan – 20 Feb
3 Jan - 13 Feb £140/4 Nights £615
FEBRUARY HALF TERM 14 Feb - 20 Feb £144/4 Nights £650

CONTACT US

You can Contact Us directly to enquire on availability by:

Tel: 07930 838824
email: bookings@bearscottagebretforton.co.uk
by entering details into the Enquiry Form.

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Places to visit near Bretforton


The picturesque village of Bretforton, near Evesham in the County of Worcestershire, is situated on the very edge of the Cotswolds providing an ideal base for exploring the picturesque towns and villages in the North Cotswolds and the historic towns of Stratford upon Avon, Warwick, Cheltenham and Worcester.

Making the most of your visit

Enjoy an evening at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, visit one of the five Shakespearian properties or wander around the ancient walls of Warwick Castle. For the petrol heads amongst you why not plan a day at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon which houses the World's finest collection of British Cars - an absolute must. Those of you in search of a relaxing holiday, there are many local National Trust properties and gardens along with beautiful Cotswold villages on the doorstep, making this the perfect retreat for an enjoyable holiday at any time of year.

Bears Cottage

Owners

Phil guess what ...... I've seen a fabulous cottage on Rightmove, shall we go and have a look?

These were the fateful words I used as we crossed the point of no return in late 2015, embarking upon what was to become a two year renovation of Bear's Cottage, a grade II listed property originally built in the year of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605!

My partner Phil is a professional wall and floor tiler and was taught carpentry skills as a child by his father, turning his hand to almost anything. Originally from a banking background, for the last 30 years I have worked in the Hospitality Industry whilst developing needlework skills and decorating skills in my spare time.

For two years we worked tirelessly renovating the cottage and by pooling our resources we have transformed a stone cottage trapped in a 1980's time warp into a desirable holiday cottage. We retained as many of the original features as possible and left no surface untouched which managed to escape the wallpaper stripper, the scraper and the paint brush!

Some people thought we were insane to take on the renovation and others like ourselves saw the potential from the start. As we stepped into the decaying, half glazed wooden porch and walked through the old faded front door, we fell in love with the cottage's charm and timelessness. From that moment on we knew we could transform Bear's Cottage into a desirable holiday cottage providing a tranquil and relaxing haven for our guests to enjoy.

We have realised our dream and have been welcoming guests for over 3 years and from the lovely comments we have received we know they have enjoyed the ambience and tranquillity of our lovely cottage.

Once again it's wonderful to be able to welcome our guests to Bear's Cottage, particularly after the year we have all endured, and it is more important than ever that our guests enjoy their stay and hopefully return in the future.

Have a lovely holiday!

Phil & Susan