Armada Cottage - Charlbury, Close to Pub

Whilst our stay was fine, it was disappointing to find the cottage on a busy road and not in the heart of things. Parking is difficult. Someone swiped the front of our rental car and drove off also - not specific to the cottage but the location isn’t the best.

We had a lovely stay at Andrew & Beth’s cottage. It was beautifully appointed and very comfortable, as much a treat for the senses indoors as the countryside is in the outdoors beyond. The hosts were responsive and accommodating, including in providing many helpful recommendations for activities and dining. We especially enjoyed that the town boasts both The Bull and The Bell, which meant we were eating grandly in only a 5 minute’s walk.

The cottage is quaint and very beautiful, well-maintained, and equipped with all comforts. Shampoo and shower gel, towels, a hairdryer, and everything you need for washing dishes and using the dishwasher are provided. The owners are friendly and helpful. One tip: the crib for our daughter didn't have a mattress, making it a bit uncomfortable, and we had to bring our own sheets. A high chair would also have been handy. Lastly, it's not possible to park on the street because the space is reserved for residents. You would need to indicate this in the house details or provide a permit to park (we didn't know this and got a fine!) Overall, it was a great stay, in a convenient location for visiting the Cotswolds, and the town itself is also equipped with restaurants, bars, and a supermarket that's open late. Highly recommended.

Nice cosy space, we really enjoyed our stay. Everything on cottage was so nice and we feel like home.

The cottage is very cute. We rented during a heat wave and there was no ac and no fans. The windows are small and on a busy road so we could not open them. It was an uncomfortable night. The toilets were not flushing properly. We left and found a hotel. The owner was nice and sent two small fans from Amazon but we left before using.

Lovely quirky cottage, good location. Courtyard was great. Parking was easy, on street just around the corner. Lots of helpful information about the area from the owners. Would definitely return. (Beware no freezer, even in the fridge.)

This is a small but homely cottage in a super little village. Well equipped and thoughtfully furnished. We really enjoyed our stay. Parking is a bit of an issue especially when unloading as non nearby, nearest us 5mins away. Outside area is lovely to sit in but was a little overgrown so felt smaller than it possibly is. Both The Bell & The Bull in the villare great eating pubs.

Wonderful cottage very conveniently located in Charlbury. Easy access to the shops and local pubs especially The Bull

Armada Cottage was absolutely gorgeous. An ancient building on the main street of a charming Cotswolds village that's been renovated with care and attention to every single perfect detail. The owners were responsive and kind. Everything we needed was provided. The street outside can be a bit busy and the doorways are low for the tall 21st century traveller but none of this takes away from this extraordinary place and experience. Highly recommend.

The cottage is beautifully renovated and radiates a wonderful Cotswolds vibe from the entrance to its rooftop. Each room has a lovely design and atmosphere. It looks like it belongs in a magazine. The village (Charlbury) is great and has two excellent restaurants (The Bull and The Bell) in short walking distance from the cottage. This adds massively to the charme of the place. But there are comfort issues that are annoying when staying for more than a few days: - The seating in the living room is too limited for cozy reading evenings for more than 2 people. - The toilets don't flush well (very little water) and get clogged easily; there are no tools around to fix this - The heating is limited: Thermostat drops to low settings automatically all the time and has to be manually turned up again; even when it's been turned up for a while, it doesn't get very warm, making this cottage not usable in colder months, I think - The fireplace cannot be used as an alternative heat source or for a cozy evening atmosphere, which is a disappointment - The ceilings and in particular, door frames are very low (you will hit your head when you are taller than 5.9ft - The storage space is minimal - and the closets in the bedroom are very dark inside, making them challenging to use - There is no teapot and the Nespresso machine isn't working well - The street parking can be limited at times Overall, it's still a lovely-looking place, but the mentioned comfort issues become annoying when staying more than a few days and with more than 2 people.

We absolutely adored our stay at Armada Cottage. The decor and amenities have been so thoughtfully done. Just a tiny walk from a cafe, amazing gastropubs and restaurants. Loved it!!

Our extended stay in the Armada Cottage was excellent. The cottage is well appointed... in the sense of having everything you need but also with a designer aesthetic that sets it apart from many holiday rentals. Attention to detail is apparent in the small tasteful vignettes throughout the cottage. The kitchen is well equipped, beds comfortable with quality linens, and there is a lovely small enclosed courtyard. Charlbury is a good village from which to explore the Cotswolds, has two excellent restaurants... The Bull and The Bell, and a great deli and convenient grocery store. We were sorry to see out stay here end.

Perfect older cottage with a wonderful interior design and full of details. They include interior design magazines, beautiful textiles and a bottle of red wine and chocolates when we arrived.

The Armada Cottage was absolutely beautiful you feel like you stepped into the pages of Country Life Magazine. Everything is done to a very high standard and beautifully decorated. Everything was well thought out and the kitchen was very well equipped with everything you need. Beds were wonderful and cozy. I will definitely be back because I definitely didn’t want to leave. As far as Charlbury is a great home base for the Cotswolds we got the train from Paddington and made the short walk to the cottage. We used the bus the first few days and it was great. We also had a car for a few days and had no problem finding parking. I can’t say enough about this beautiful cottage just go !!