Located in a charming and historic small Cotswolds market town, Armada Cottage is one of the oldest buildings in Charlbury, and parts of the building date back to 1489. It is believed that many of the timbers, particularly the ancient floorboards in the first-floor bedroom, came from a ship that sailed during the Armada, hence the name. 

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  • The Cottage

    Every detail of this charming stone cottage has been carefully restored and characterfully updated, and offers a stylish and comfortable retreat in the countryside for up to 4 people. A direct train from Paddington will get you to this beautiful location in just over an hour.

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  • The Local Area

    Charlbury is a small and vibrant Cotswolds market town in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are 2 gastropubs with outdoor dining, 3 excellent Delis, a small supermarket and wonderful country walks all within 5 minutes of Armada Cottage,

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  • The Style

    Behind the traditional stone façade lies a stylish and unique retreat filled with earthy hues and natural tones. Inspired by the colours of the countryside, the cottage was designed by Imperfect Interiors and contains a mix of unfussy antiques and modern comforts

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Reviews

“Thank you so much for everything we loved your home. Congratulations on creating such an amazing place”

Dan. August 2023

“We felt like we were on the set of the movie, The Holiday. The cottage is gorgeous, every thoughtful detail made our stay comfortable and memorable. We’ll be back”

Cherylynn. October 2023

“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.”

Johanna. October 2023

We LOVED our stay at this charming cottage. Everything was beautifully thought out for guests. Highly recommend.

Madison. August 2023

Armada Cottage was our home for three days and we loved it. The rooms are spacious, very well equipped and beautifully decorated. Located in a beautiful town, walking distance to all the amenities surrounded by the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. The view from the loft room was one of my favourites as you can see the rooftops and the church tower. Beautiful decor throughout the whole cottage, we couldn’t ask for more.

Simona. April 2023

“Immaculate presentation of this recently refurbished cottage. All the old-world charm retained with every 21st-century comfort you would want. will return, excellent stay”

Jon. September 2023

“Charlbury is the new Bruton! I said it first!”

Lou @littlegreenshed

“Everything else about the stay was excellent, and I would happily return. The cottage is lovely and perfectly located.”

Oliver. November 2023

“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.”

Linda. November 2023

We had a wonderful time staying at Armada Cottage 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 it feels very special and unique. We’re a family of four and it felt very comfortable. We would definitely recommend it and it would also suit a couple for a romantic trip.

Matthew. December 2023