Bentley's Kingham
Kingham, CotswoldsOverview
A seventeenth-century cottage, extended
Bentleys blends centuries-old character with thoughtful contemporary design. Dating from the 17th century, the cottage retains its original architectural details while the modern extension introduces light, space and seamless indoor–outdoor flow, creating a home that feels both historic and fresh.
Highlights
What makes it special
Beams, flagstones and leaded windows
The seventeenth-century cottage keeps its original beams, flagstone floors and leaded windows throughout.
Open-plan kitchen onto the garden
The modern extension holds a generous kitchen, dining and living space with large doors opening to the garden.
Inglenook fireplace and wood burners
The sitting room centres on an inglenook fireplace, and a curtained study has its own wood burner.
Cotswold stone pizza oven
The private rear lawn and terrace include a Cotswold stone pizza oven for outdoor cooking.
Dining table for ten
The kitchen's dining table comfortably seats up to ten, set up for gathering and long meals.
Two minutes from two pubs
It's a two-minute walk to The Wild Rabbit and The Kingham Plough, with Kingham station nearby.
Inside the home
Where every room tells a story
About the space
Flagstone floors and a stone pizza oven
Inside
Original beams, flagstone floors and leaded windows set the tone throughout the cottage. The heart of the house is the generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, designed for gathering and conversation. Large doors open directly onto the garden, allowing the space to feel expansive and connected to the outdoors. The kitchen is well equipped for entertaining, with modern appliances and a dining table that comfortably seats up to ten. The sitting room centres around an impressive inglenook fireplace, offering a cosy setting for evenings by the fire. A curtained study with its own wood burner and double sofa bed can serve as a quiet retreat or optional fourth sleeping space. Upstairs, three double bedrooms balance Cotswold charm with clean, contemporary finishes. Three bathrooms provide comfort and flexibility for families or groups of friends.
Outside
The property benefits from multiple outdoor spaces. A private rear lawn and terrace create a sheltered setting for dining and relaxation, complete with a Cotswold stone pizza oven. The front courtyard adds further character, while croquet, badminton and indoor games offer light-hearted entertainment for all ages.
Where you’ll be and what to do
Bentleys sits in the centre of Kingham, widely regarded as one of the Cotswolds’ most desirable villages. The Wild Rabbit and The Kingham Plough are a short walk away, while Daylesford Organic Farm and Soho Farmhouse are nearby. Kingham Station provides direct trains to London Paddington in approximately 90 minutes, making it an easily accessible countryside escape.
The Cotswolds