Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

Set within the pretty Cotswold village of Paxford, The Old Mission Church has been extensively renovated and lovingly restored to create a fabulous and luxurious holiday retreat in this beautiful historical building dating back to 1866. A stunning, architect designed, open-plan interior perfectly complements the many original architectural and historic features of the church. Perfectly placed for exploring all that the wonderful Cotswolds has to offer.

Information correct at time of writing. Sadly the award winning village pub, The Churchill Arms just across the road, has had to close for the foreseeable future following a tragic fire. Nearby Chipping Campden offers plenty of delicious eateries, including Michael's Mediterranean restaurant. To work off the calories, pull on your walking boots and enjoy one of the many countryside walks. Details of two popular circular walking routes can be found here. There are numerous villages to explore including: Upper Slaughter, Lower Slaughter, Snowshill and Kingham to name but a few. For some retail therapy there is an abundance of popular market towns to explore such as: Chipping Campden, Moreton-In-Marsh, Stow-On-The-Wold and beautiful Broadway. Bourton-on-the-Water (fondly known as the Venice of the Cotswolds) is also a must see. For those who love beautiful gardens; Batsford Arboretum, Sezincote House and Gardens, Bourton House and Garden and Blenheim Palace and Gardens, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. are all just a short drive from the property. If you are here in the summer months, why not treat yourself to an evening at the Longborough Opera. The Chipping...