Cotswolds cottage near Soho Farmhouse
A characterful four-bedroom cottage, 28 minutes from Soho Farmhouse
Mae Cottage is a beautifully restored four-bedroom Cotswolds cottage on the High Street in Moreton-in-Marsh, 16.5 miles, around 28 minutes, from the Soho Farmhouse gates in Great Tew.
A scenic A44 drive through Chipping Norton, with a characterful private home to come back to in the evening.
Image: Soho Farmhouse
Distance
16.5 miles
Mae Cottage to Soho Farmhouse
Typical drive
28 min
Via the A44, Google Maps estimate
Evening drive
22 to 25 min
Lighter traffic on quieter roads
Drive times are based on Google Maps via the A44. Evenings, early mornings and off-peak hours are usually faster as the route through Chipping Norton clears up.
Image: Soho Farmhouse
About Soho Farmhouse
A 100-acre members' club in the Oxfordshire countryside
Soho Farmhouse is a private members' club from Soho House, set across 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside on the edge of Great Tew. Restored barns, cabins and farmhouses, a working farm shop, a lake with rowing boats and an outdoor pool make it one of the most distinctive countryside retreats in England.
It is members only, so guests of members and people attending events at the Farmhouse often look for somewhere characterful and private to stay nearby. Mae Cottage works beautifully as a Cottage near Soho Farmhouse (overview) for exactly that.
Mae Cottage is not affiliated with Soho House or Soho Farmhouse. The above is an independent description of the club for guests planning a visit. Visit sohofarmhouse.com for membership and bookings.
On the farm
What's on site at Soho Farmhouse
A taste of what members and their guests find inside the gates, from pools and the Cowshed Spa to the cinema barn and a dozen places to eat and drink.
Indoor & outdoor pools
Heated outdoor lake and a calming indoor pool with views over the grounds.
Cowshed Spa
Treatments, steam, sauna and a quiet retreat after a day in the Cotswolds.
Restaurants & bars
Wood-fired pizzas at the Pizza Pen, classic American at Mollie's, the Main Barn and farm-shop café.
Cabins & farmhouses
40 individually styled cabins and historic farmhouses spread across a 100-acre Oxfordshire farm.
Gym & classes
Daily fitness classes, a well-equipped gym, tennis courts and outdoor activities.
Cinema Barn
A members' cinema in a restored barn screening new releases and curated classics.
Getting there
A pretty Cotswolds run via the A44
The most direct route leaves Moreton-in-Marsh on the A44, climbs gently past Long Compton, and rolls down through Chipping Norton before the turn for Great Tew. It is one of the prettier stretches of the north Cotswolds in either direction.
If the A44 is busy, there are two solid alternatives. Via the A44 and Banbury Road / A361 is 15.8 miles and around 30 minutes. Via the A3400 is 16.5 miles and around 31 minutes. All three put you at the gates of Soho Farmhouse in roughly half an hour.
Via the A44
28 min
16.5 mi
A44 + Banbury Rd / A361
30 min
15.8 mi
Via the A3400
31 min
16.5 mi
The drive, mapped
Moreton-in-Marsh to Soho Farmhouse, at a glance
Two views of the same short hop across the north Cotswolds, so you know exactly what to expect before you set off from the cottage.
Direct route via the A44
16.5 miles, about 28 minutes from the cottage door to the Farmhouse gates.
Map data © Google
Alternative routes
Three options through the Cotswolds, all within a few minutes of each other.
Map data © Google
Why Mae Cottage
Places to stay near Soho Farmhouse
Soho Farmhouse is members only, but the area around it is open to everyone, and Mae Cottage is one of the most characterful self-catering options within easy reach. Whether you are heading to the Farmhouse for the day, joining friends for an event, or want somewhere lovely to come back to in the evening, the cottage works beautifully.
Right on Moreton-in-Marsh High Street
Restaurants, pubs and independent shops on your doorstep. No driving needed once you are home.
An easy 28 minute drive
A scenic A44 run via Chipping Norton. Quiet in the evenings and stress-free in the morning.
Direct trains from London
Moreton-in-Marsh station has direct services from London Paddington, about 90 minutes.
Sleeps up to 9, in private
A beautifully restored cottage with four bedrooms, a shared rear garden and the whole place to yourselves.
Plan your visit
Arrive easily, settle in quickly
Mae Cottage is on the High Street, so arrival is simple. Pull up to unload, then park nearby. For late returns from Soho Farmhouse, the High Street is well lit and quiet by the evening. Full check-in details, including the keysafe code and arrival instructions, are sent 24 hours before your arrival.
Good to know
- Soho Farmhouse address: Great Tew, Chipping Norton OX7 4JS.
- Members and guests of members only at Soho Farmhouse. Mae Cottage is open to everyone.
- Worth pairing with: Daylesford Organic, Hook Norton Brewery, the village pubs around Great Tew.
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Frequently asked
Staying near Soho Farmhouse
- Where to stay near Soho Farmhouse?
- Mae Cottage in Moreton-in-Marsh is one of the closest characterful self-catering options near Soho Farmhouse. It is a four-bedroom restored Cotswolds cottage about 16.5 miles, around 28 minutes, from the Soho Farmhouse entrance in Great Tew.
- Is there a cottage near Soho Farmhouse?
- Yes. Mae Cottage is a four-bedroom Cotswolds cottage in Moreton-in-Marsh, around 28 minutes by car from Soho Farmhouse. It sleeps up to 9 guests and you book the whole property, with no membership required.
- Is there an Airbnb near Soho Farmhouse?
- Mae Cottage is listed on Airbnb, but booking direct on our own platform saves up to 15% compared to Airbnb or Booking.com. Same cottage, same host, no platform fees.
- How far is Soho Farmhouse from Mae Cottage?
- Mae Cottage on the High Street in Moreton-in-Marsh is roughly 16.5 miles from Soho Farmhouse in Great Tew, Oxfordshire. The most direct route runs via the A44 through Chipping Norton.
- How long does it take to drive to Soho Farmhouse?
- Google Maps shows a typical drive of around 28 minutes via the A44. Two alternative routes via the A44 with Banbury Road / A361, and via the A3400, both come in around 30 to 31 minutes.
- Can non-members stay near Soho Farmhouse?
- Soho Farmhouse itself is members only, but anyone can stay nearby. Mae Cottage is open to everyone, no membership required, and works perfectly as a base if you are visiting friends or attending an event at the Farmhouse.
- What is there to do near Soho Farmhouse?
- Beyond the Farmhouse, the area is rich in classic Cotswolds villages: Great Tew, Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are all close. Daylesford Organic, Hook Norton Brewery, country pubs and walking routes are all within easy reach of Mae Cottage.
- Can I bring my dog when staying near Soho Farmhouse?
- Mae Cottage is pet friendly on request. Please let us know the number and type of pets in advance so we can confirm and share any extra guidance.
- Is there parking at Soho Farmhouse?
- Yes, Soho Farmhouse has on-site parking for members and their guests. If you are staying at Mae Cottage, the drive over takes about 28 minutes via the A44.
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