Well Cottage
Ledwell · Oxfordshire Cotswolds
A restored thatched cottage in a quiet, and charming Cotswold hamlet
From £1,000 / week · sleeps 7 · Soho Farmhouse 0.8 miles · Gt. Tew 1 mile
A restored thatched cottage in a quiet, and charming Cotswold hamlet
From £1,000 / week · sleeps 7 · Soho Farmhouse 0.8 miles · Gt. Tew 1 mile
The lane out of Great Tew narrows to a single track, the hedgerows close in, and then the thatch appears — low and gold against the green. This is Well Cottage: a self-catering Grade II listed Cotswold home of worn flagstones, deep window seats and wood-smoke evenings, beautifully restored and made for slow weekends. We've kept everything that makes it special and quietly added the comforts you'd hope for.
It's the cottage I grew up in — in the family since 1979, and quietly restored over 2023–2024. — James, owner
Well Cottage is a self-catering Grade II listed thatched cottage in Ledwell, Oxfordshire, sleeping seven guests across four bedrooms, from £1,000 per week — 0.8 miles from Soho Farmhouse.
The thatch was stripped back completely and re-laid from scratch in February 2026 — the last piece of a careful restoration that gives the cottage new life whilst retaining its character. Our local master thatcher and his team spent several weeks on the roof; it should last another 25 years.
Two sitting rooms, a snug by the stairs, a book-lined library and a country kitchen — every room beamed, lime-plastered and full of light.
Well Cottage sits a short hop from Soho Farmhouse — close enough to spend the day there and be home by the fire, without the members'-club price of staying over. We'll point you to everything else worth knowing, too: the pubs, the farm shops and the walks straight from the door.
About Soho Farmhouse & the areaGreat Tew and Daylesford, Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village, Oxford's dreaming spires and footpaths that begin at the end of the garden. Here's where we'd send you.
The famous Soho House members' club set in the Oxfordshire countryside — spa, pools, tennis, dining and a cinema, less than a mile from the cottage.
A polished 18th-century inn on the Daylesford estate, dining, drinking and sleeping with a hyper-local, seasonal menu in one of the Cotswolds' prettiest villages.
A pioneering organic farm and farmshop near Kingham, with a celebrated café, creamery, bakery, cookery school and the Bamford spa.
A magnificent baroque palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site at Woodstock, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, set in 2,000 acres of Capability Brown parkland.
160 acres of parkland and gardens around a Victorian manor near Burford, home to more than 1,500 animals from rhinos and lions to lemurs and penguins.
A designer outlet of more than 150 luxury and lifestyle boutiques offering year-round savings, one of the UK's best-known shopping destinations.
Honey-stone walls, a lawn made for croquet and lazy lunches, and a greenhouse warming tomatoes in the sun. Beyond the wall, the land simply rolls away.
Into the garden →
We stayed for a weekend with three children (including 1 baby) and everything was great. Located in a very small village with beautiful surroundings and walks. The house itself is very cosy, authentic, tastefully decorated and very clean - we felt comfortable as soon as we arrived. The garden is…
Beautiful house in a lovely secluded part of the Cotswolds, a real escape.
Great stay. Very good hosts, responded quickly and were really helpful and friendly. The property was ideal for us working in the area. Would recommend and definitely stay again.
Charming cottage with lots of space. Gorgeous garden. In a lovely and very peaceful setting. Lots of beautiful walks nearby. We loved it!
Everything about this stay was perfect - the home itself is beautiful, quiet and clean, and the communication with the hosts was seamless. Highly recommended!
great place, fantastic library and lawn
We had such a wonderful stay at Well Cottage. It is an absolutely beautiful home and very spacious! It is situated right in the middle of the beautiful countryside, perfect for walks and there’s even a gorgeous cafe and pub in the nearby village. It was the perfect house for a family weekend away…
Wonderful cottage! Full of character! Peaceful Vilage setting, you can only hear the birds! Comfy beds and everything you need for a long enjoyable weekend. The garden was just magical! Thank you! We will be back!
Beautiful old cottage in a stunning location! My friends and I came to stay with our families, and we had the most perfect weekend. The house has everything you need, and was comfortable & clean. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing weekend in the Cotswolds!
Lovely Cotswolds Cottage in quiet hamlet. Our extended family of 7 were able to meet and celebrate a very special birthday and we enjoyed using the bbq and playing croquet on the lawn. The cottage was clean and tidy and was a good base for exploring the local area.
A beautiful property with a wonderful garden and plenty of spaces to socialise. Two bathrooms and a large kitchen means it feels even more spacious.
Beautiful cottage in a small Cotswold village, querky but beautiful old house!
We stayed here as a family for a long weekend and had the best time. This place was perfect for us, equipped with everything we needed and super cozy. If you need a break from all the usual chaos, this is the place to be! Communication from host was also very quick and easy.Our only regret is that…
Gorgeous house - we had a wonderful stay. It’s spacious and beautifully decorated with everything you could want. Would definitely recommend!
Great house with unique character. Very cosy and charming.
Fabulous little cottage in a quaint and peaceful spot. Perfect place to relax, unwind and detach from all the hustle and bustle. Would definitely stay again!
We had a fantastic stay, thank you for everything!
What a gem! A beautiful old cottage, really comfortable and well appointed and tastefully decorated. Great location too. We hope to return and enjoy it in the summer one time. Highly recommend Well Cottage for a Cotswolds stay.
The cottage was beautiful and matched the description. It was clean and spacious for the 6 of us who stayed. The location was perfect and felt like a proper ‘Cotswolds’ experience. The village of Ledwell is quiet and remote for a relaxing stay but close enough to plenty of the towns and villages in…
Such a great AirBnB.
Exceptional. Trully a wonderful cottage in a very pretty location. We loved it.
Lovely cosy cottage stay with everything you could want. The host is friendly, helpful, and quick to reply.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the beautiful thatched cottage. Very homely feel and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The cottage had plenty of room for the 7 of us. Lovely picturesque walks right from the door and a good location as a base to explore the Cotswolds and further afield.
Wonderful property in lovely location.
A dreamy cottage, we had a very relaxing stay. It was clean and well maintained, everything you need for a break away from the city. Would visit again!
We had the most wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage, the perfect countryside escape. The house is full of charm and steeped in character, beautifully decorated, and immaculately kept (plus warm & cosy). The layout of the cottage makes it perfect for friends staying together, and also families…
Peaceful, beautiful and spacious cottage perfect for gathering friends and loved ones for fireside chats. Beds are v comfy too. Very close to soho farmhouse and local pubs
Beautiful property in beautiful surroundings, lovely pub about an hour walk away.
Well cottage was the ideal place for our family stay. All the charm of a thatched cottage with all the mod cons we needed. Rooms full of quality knicknacks that were intriguing to look at. Plenty of books and games if the weather is inclement. Ledwell is a tiny group of houses but 20 mins from…
Beautiful cottage in a peaceful location. Very well equipped and comfortable. Plenty of space, interesting decor, comfortable furniture. Footpaths very close by, it had everything we needed. Thank you!!
Lovely house a short drive away from soho farmhouse
Fantastic stay. Perfect for a holiday in the countryside and has plenty of things to do within driving distance. Absolutely beautiful little cottage.
We had such a relaxing break in Ledwell. Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings with a peaceful and private garden. Plenty of parking.
Han sido unos días en Ledwell impresionantes.La casa ha superado las expectativas y volveremos seguro, además de recomendarla a nuestros amigos y familiares.Gracias por unos días tan especiales en esta casa tan maravillosa!!!!
Stunning accommodation and location- such a treat!
Sweet little cottage in a quite little hamlet with a lovely garden for children. A great base to lay your head if you are visiting the Cotswolds with kids.
Beautiful and calming ... loved this cottage. Beautiful and authentic to its bones, fabulous. We'll be back for sure.
lovely thatched cottage with a beautiful garden and very spacious home in general
The cottage was so beautiful and we had such a wonderful time. It was spotless, and the interior was stunning, full of rustic charm and thoughtful touches that made it feel so cozy and inviting. Check-in was super easy, thanks to the host who was very responsive and sent clear, helpful instructions…
absolutely fantastic experience. Couldn’t recommend this place any more.
Fantastic home. Beautiful country setting. The home was clean, safe and in the most incredible country. Highly recommend to anyone traveling and wanting a countryside experience. We hope to stay here again.
Great host and fantastic property
Three couples stayed for a weekend. The location and house were perfect. Pleanty of space inside the house for being together or apart, delightful garden for barbeques and croquet (not a full-sized lawn but sufficient for a great game), very quiet village with plenty of birdsong. House well…
We loved our stay - super convenient and really cosy!
We had a wonderful stay. Two families meeting up for two nights away. The house is stunning, amazing bedding and fluffy soft towels. Gorgeous garden which the kids loved. Thank you, we will be returning and recommend to friends
Found this gorgeous cottage on air bnb. It’s situated in a lovely little peaceful village. Thanks red kite stays 🙏
Wonderful property and a great host - very peaceful cottage but still only 5 mins drive to Soho Farmhouse. Nothing could have been improved.
What an absolutely amazing and beautiful place you have. As said before, the photos on here do not do this place any justice. Having all of the soaps, shampoos/ shower gels was a brilliant touch. Thanks so much from Jack, poppy & Dixie the cockapoo!
The cottage was much bigger than imagined, very well equipped clean and tidy, Lovely location very peaceful would stay again.
The place was absolutely lovely. Very clean, very homely and fantastic value for money!
We spent the weekend at Well Cottage with friends and had the most glorious stay. The village is peaceful and picturesque. The cottage well equipt for all your needs. The hosts are extremely welcoming make sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend. We will be back!
Great place, clean and well maintained.
Up to seven guests across four bedrooms: a super king, a king, a twin and a single room.
We're sorry, but pets are not allowed at Well Cottage.
Well Cottage is 0.8 miles from Soho Farmhouse, about a 15-minute walk along the country lane or about a three-minute drive.
Prices start from £1,000 per week for the whole cottage. Nightly rates and exact pricing depend on the season and dates. See rates or check Airbnb for current availability.
Yes, free private parking on the property for up to three vehicles.
Yes. A high chair and travel cot are available on request. Do note the cottage has some uneven floors and steps.
Well Cottage sleeps seven across four bedrooms. Check dates and book instantly on Airbnb, or get in touch and we'll help you plan.
