Romantic Hideaways
A characterful Cotswold longhouse tucked away in a private corner of Bibury, with generous gardens, art-filled spaces, a tennis court, and direct access to the River Coln.
Highlights
- Classic longhouse layout: open-plan kitchen, sitting room, dining room, and drawing room
- Tennis court
- Very large gardens leading down to the gated River Coln
- Eclectic collection of contemporary art and garden sculpture
- Tucked away and private
- Walking distance to pubs and restaurants
- Tesla charger
About
About
Carter’s Close is a distinctive English country house set quietly within the well-known village of Bibury. The house has a gentle, lived-in charm, with its defining longhouse layout: a single flowing space that brings together a cook’s kitchen, sitting room, dining room, and drawing room, anchored by two open fires. There is also a separate study. The setting is peaceful, private, and ideal for relaxed stays with family or friends.
Inside
The interiors are warm and characterful, shaped by a mix of original features and contemporary art. The long, open-plan living area creates an easy rhythm to the house, with room for cooking, gathering, and quiet time. Dogs are welcome by arrangement. For security, discreet external CCTV is in place but only reviewed in the event of an issue.
Outside
The gardens are one of Carter’s Close’s greatest features: a mix of lawn, woodland, wildflower areas, winding paths, and an eclectic sculpture collection. The grounds lead — through a gated entrance — to the banks of the River Coln. There is a tennis court, and plenty of space to explore or simply sit and take in the setting.
Find the house
William Morris once described Bibury as “the most beautiful village in England,” and it remains one of the Cotswolds’ most celebrated spots. Pubs, restaurants, and the Bibury Trout Farm are all within walking distance, with the wider Cotswolds easy to reach for day trips.