Cotswolds cottage near Daylesford
A four-bedroom cottage, 10 minutes from Daylesford
Mae Cottage is a restored four-bedroom Cotswolds cottage on the High Street in Moreton-in-Marsh, 7.7 miles from Daylesford Organic Farmshop.
It is an easy 11 minute drive through the north Cotswolds, with a calm private house to come back to after lunch at the Trough, a farmshop run, or a slower morning at Bamford.
Image: Daylesford Organic
Distance
7.7 miles
Mae Cottage to Daylesford
Typical drive
11 min
Via the A44 and A436, Google Maps estimate
Postcode
GL56 0YG
Daylesford, near Kingham
Daylesford, edited
The kind of Daylesford day guests actually want
Daylesford is less about ticking off a single farmshop and more about settling into the whole estate. You come for produce, lunch, coffee, flowers, homeware, or the spa, then usually stay longer than planned.
That is why it works so well from Mae Cottage. Guests can leave after breakfast, arrive before the rush, wander the shop, book lunch, and still be back in Moreton-in-Marsh with time for a walk or a slow evening in.
Mae Cottage is not affiliated with Daylesford. This page is an independent local guide for guests planning a visit.
What people love most
Start with the farmshop
The farmshop is still the anchor. Seasonal fruit and vegetables, bread, pastries, butcher, cheese counter, pantry staples and gifts all sit together in a way that feels generous rather than overwhelming.
For guests staying at Mae Cottage, it is ideal for building a supper back at the house. Pick up breakfast things, something good for dinner, and the small extras that make a weekend feel looked after.
Food and drink
Lunch, coffee, then a slower afternoon
The Trough is where many guests anchor the visit, especially if Daylesford is the main outing of the day. The setting is relaxed, the room is beautiful, and booking ahead is worth it at weekends.
If you are keeping things lighter, the cafe and courtyard do the job well. Coffee, pastries and a quieter breakfast stop can make Daylesford feel less like an event and more like part of the rhythm of the trip.
A practical plan
Easy from the cottage, even better with a reservation
If Daylesford is the focus of the day, the best version is simple: leave Mae Cottage after breakfast, do the farmshop first, then lunch, coffee or a treatment, depending on how much of the estate you want to fold in.
Book the Trough or Bamford in advance, especially from Friday to Sunday. Everything else can stay more relaxed.
Visit DaylesfordOn the estate
What to build a visit around
Farmshop
Organic produce, bakery, butchery, cheese and a very considered homeware edit under one roof.
The Trough
Seasonal menus rooted in the estate, ideal for a long lunch or an early supper after exploring the shop.
Cafe and courtyard
Coffee, pastries and relaxed breakfasts if you want a slower start before the day opens up.
Bamford Wellness Spa
Treatments, wellness spaces and a more indulgent reason to build a whole day around the estate.
Cookery school
Bread, seasonal cooking and workshop-style classes that fit neatly into a longer Cotswolds stay.
Seasonal events
Markets, tastings and festive moments throughout the year, worth checking before your trip.
Getting there
From Mae Cottage to Daylesford
Leave Moreton-in-Marsh on the A44 and pick up the A436 down towards Adlestrop and Daylesford. It is a pretty 11 minute drive of 7.7 miles through open Cotswolds countryside, with scenic alternatives via Broadwell or Evenlode Road if you want to take the slower route.
There is generous free parking on site. Earlier morning arrivals and later lunches usually feel calmer than the middle of the day.
Open in Google MapsThe drive, mapped
Moreton-in-Marsh to Daylesford, at a glance
Two quick map views of the short hop across the north Cotswolds, useful if you are planning lunch timings or just want to see the route before you set off.
Insider tips
Make the most of a Daylesford day
- Book the Trough or a Bamford treatment a few weeks ahead, especially Friday to Sunday.
- Combine a Daylesford morning with an afternoon in Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water or Kingham.
- Bring back pastries, produce or dinner ingredients and use the kitchen at Mae Cottage properly.
- Pair Daylesford with The Farmers Dog or Diddly Squat Farm for a full Cotswolds food day.
Frequently asked
Staying near Daylesford
- How far is Daylesford from Mae Cottage?
- Daylesford Farmshop and Cafe is 7.7 miles from Mae Cottage in Moreton-in-Marsh, an 11 minute drive via the A44 and A436.
- Where to stay near Daylesford?
- Mae Cottage is one of the closest characterful four-bedroom self-catering cottages to Daylesford, about 10 minutes by car. Sleeps up to 9, book the whole house, no membership required.
- Do you need to book Daylesford?
- The farmshop and cafe are walk-in, but the Trough restaurant, Bamford Wellness Spa and cookery school all book up quickly, especially at weekends. Book directly on daylesford.com a few weeks ahead.
- Is Daylesford dog friendly?
- Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating areas. Inside the farmshop and cafe is assistance dogs only. Mae Cottage is pet friendly on request, so bringing the dog and pairing a Daylesford morning with a Cotswolds walk is straightforward.
Book your stay
A characterful four-bedroom cottage, ten minutes from Daylesford
Full check-in details, including the keysafe code and arrival instructions, are sent 24 hours before your arrival.
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