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1 Arlington Row

Arlington Row and the water meadow, with a swan and signets in the water. Number 1 is at the end of the terrace on the left, Gloucestershire
1 Arlington Row, on the left, at the end of the terrace, Gloucestershire | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The king-size bedroom on the first floor of 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
Arlington Row from across the River Coln and water meadow, Gloucestershire

1 Arlington Row

Once a 14th-century wool store and then a weaver’s cottage, 1 Arlington Row is on an iconic English street.

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The king-size bedroom on the first floor of 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
Arlington Row from across the River Coln and water meadow, Gloucestershire
Arlington Row and the water meadow, with a swan and signets in the water. Number 1 is at the end of the terrace on the left, Gloucestershire
1 Arlington Row, opposite the water meadow on the left, Gloucestershire
The side of 1 Arlington Row and the stone wall around the garden, Gloucestershire
The garden at 1 Arlington Row. The entrance to the cottage is second door along the path to the cottage. Gloucestershire
The entrance hall at 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
The kitchen with breakfast bar at 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
The kitchen overlooks the garden at 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
The dining table with chairs for six in the open-plan sitting and dining room at 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
The open-plan sitting and dining room, with original beams and inglenook, and woodburner at 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
The open-plan sitting and dining room at 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
The utility room at 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
The shower room on the ground floor of 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
One of the single bedrooms on the first floor of 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
The bathroom, with shower over bath, at 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
One of the single bedrooms on the first floor of 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
The double bedroom of 1 Arlington Row is in the eaves on the second floor, with sloping ceilings, Gloucestershire
The garden with lawn and outdoor dining furniture at 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
Arlington Row stonework details, Gloucestershire
Other houses along Arlington Row, with plants and flowers growing up the stonework, Gloucestershire
Arlington Row and the water meadow, Gloucestershire
The footpath sign for Alrington Row, with the terrace in the background, Gloucestershire
Arlington Row and the water meadow, Gloucestershire
A bridge over the River Coln in Bibury, near 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
A bridge over the River Coln in Bibury, near 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire
Bibury and the River Coln, near 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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Once a 14th-century wool store and then a weaver’s cottage, 1 Arlington Row is on an iconic English street.

  • Guests

    6

    Bedrooms

    4

    Acorn rating

    4What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    2

    Reference

    006033

    The picturesque Arlington Row was built in the 14th century as a monastic wool store and converted into weavers’ cottages in the 17th century. It’s in the charming village of Bibury, on the banks of the River Coln, full of traditional stone cottages and green spaces. It was once described as 'the most beautiful village in England' by William Morris, the founder of the 19th-century Arts and Crafts decorative arts movement in Britain.

    Arlington Row is one of the most photographed streets in the UK. At the end of the terrace, Number 1 has a private garden through which you enter the cottage, away from the street and its visitors. It's a cosy cottage, with original blackened beams and a traditional stone fireplace in the sitting room. There are tea-rooms and traditional pubs a short walk away, and other picture-perfect Cotswold villages nearby.

    The cottage overlooks a wildlife-filled water meadow, known as Rack Isle, where wool was once hung to dry on racks after it had been washed in Arlington Row. This protected meadow is home to water voles, kingfishers and dragonflies.

    You’ll be in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by countryside and special historic places to see. With free entry to National Trust places during your stay, you can visit Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate and Chedworth Roman Villa, which are both only a 15-minute drive away. The money you spend on your holiday contributes to the care of Arlington Row and other places nearby.

    9 Arlington Row (sleeps three) is at the other end of the terrace and can be booked with Number 1 for a group of up to nine guests.

    Layout

    Ground floor: Small hallway. Sitting and dining room with woodburner. Kitchen with small breakfast bar. Utility room. Shower room. Toilet.

    First floor: King-size bedroom with views into the back garden. Two single bedrooms. Bathroom with a bath with shower attachment.

    Second floor: Double bedroom in the eaves with sloping ceilings.

    Outside space

    Garden, enclosed by a low stone wall, with a lawn and dining furniture for six.

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • EV charging, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Cot & high chair, available
    • Historic building, available
    • Near National Trust attraction, available
    • Close to water, available
    • Countryside, available
    • Pub nearby, available

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