Rune Cottage, High Street, Bidford-on-Avon B50 4AF

A beautifully renovated 17th-century cottage full of warmth, character and calm. Rune Cottage offers charming, flexible living spaces, a gorgeous country kitchen with Aga,  garden room, three inviting bedrooms and stunning landscaped gardens. To the rear of the garden is an impressive detached garden studio, complete with power, water, broadband and even a log burner, ideal for creative work, home working or retreat. Tucked away on a quiet lane just moments from Bidford’s village centre. This is a rare home that feels like a peaceful escape, yet close to everything. New boiler and heating system (2025). Ready to move straight into and fall in love with.

Property Description
Rune Cottage is a place that feels like home the moment you step through the door, it  is one of those very special homes that you simply feel. From the moment you wander up the pretty frontage and step inside, there’s a gentle sense of warmth, of comfort, calm and care. Soft light, natural materials and exposed beams running throughout give the home an immediate feeling of history and heart. It has that “oh, we’re not going anywhere else” feeling written all over it.

A Home with Heart
The entrance hall sets the tone straight away, spacious and welcoming, with characterful stone flooring and practical space for boots and coats. From here, the house opens in two directions: to one side, a charming snug-style space, perfect for a writing desk, a moment of quiet, or simply pausing with a cup of coffee as the day begins.

To the other side, the main sitting room draws you in with its natural light, soft tones, and a cosy log burner framed by layered textures, coir matting, warm rugs and the glow of the fire. With windows to both the front and rear, the room enjoys a lovely dual-aspect light that shifts gently through the day, bright and uplifting in the morning and wonderfully snug and mellow by evening. From here, you also look through to the dining area and beyond into the garden room, offering a glimpse of greenery and soft light, a subtle reminder of the garden just beyond. It’s the kind of space where you can instantly imagine curling up with a book, enjoying a quiet glass of wine, or simply sinking into the calm and letting the world slow down.

Wander through and the stone flooring gently takes you into its beating heart, the most gorgeous kitchen and dining space. An original half-glazed door leads you in, and immediately you’re met with warmth and character. Handmade cabinetry, white fleck granite worktops, and a ceramic sink beneath the window create a timeless country feel, while the view out to the garden and patio adds a lovely sense of connection to the outdoors.

There’s something truly special about a kitchen warmed by an Aga, and here it really is the star, nestled within a brick arched canopy and accompanied by a matching electric companion oven and grill for practicality. The Aga provides gentle warmth throughout the cooler months. Whether you're cooking slow winter suppers, baking with the doors open in summer, or simply chatting at the table while the kettle sings, this is a kitchen that holds life beautifully. 

The kitchen flows effortlessly into the garden room via double doors, elegant, filled with natural light and looking out over the garden. It’s a beautiful space to relax, read, chat, or simply pause and breathe.

A stable door leads from the kitchen to a practical utility/porch, the perfect spot for kicking off muddy boots or drying off paws after countryside walks. In addition, there is a separate utility room off the hallway with a shower, sink and plumbing for a washing machine, along with a downstairs cloakroom. Together, these spaces make everyday living wonderfully easy and keep the rhythm of the home running smoothly.

Upstairs, a sense of calm continues
The exposed beams continue up the stairs and flow throughout the first floor, adding warmth and character to each of the bedrooms and bathrooms. There are three lovely bedrooms, with the principal bedroom feeling particularly indulgent, complete with built-in wardrobes, a dressing area and en-suite.

A beautifully finished family bathroom, complete with a standalone bathtub that looks out over the gardens, turns everyday routines into quiet moments of calm.

Gardens that feel like another world
The garden here deserves its own moment. Professionally landscaped and full of texture, scent and seasonal interest, it flows across beautifully paved terraces, with a series of inviting outdoor spaces designed for dining, relaxing and enjoying the planting through the seasons.

Think wisteria tumbling from a pergola, a mature olive tree in a stone planter, climbing vines catching the light, and pockets of planting that reveal themselves slowly. There’s a water feature with raised seating, a stone pizza oven for slow summer evenings, and little corners to stop and sit and just be.

The Garden Studio

Follow the pathway and you’ll discover the most wonderful surprise, a detached garden studio with vaulted ceiling, french doors and its own private deck. With power, water and its own log burner, it’s ready for whatever you dream of: painting, writing, yoga, music, working from home… it’s one of those spaces that immediately sparks ideas.

Rune Cottage feels like a retreat, a home crafted with love, lived in gently and ready to be treasured by its next chapter-holders. If you’re searching for character, warmth, and a place that makes your shoulders drop the moment you arrive, this is a very special one.

Notes:

There is new Bosch combi boiler and heating system fitted 2025

Much of the house has been re-wired 2025.

All mains services are connected to the property.

Located on a quiet, historic no-through lane next to the village centre, river walks and local amenities.

Location
Set in the historic heart of Bidford-on-Avon, Rune Cottage enjoys a wonderfully peaceful position on a quiet no-through lane, just moments from the village centre. Everything is within easy reach,  riverside walks along the Avon, village café, pubs, Co-op supermarket, GP surgery, pharmacy and the Big Meadow recreational ground all a short stroll away, making daily life both charming and convenient.

Schools
Bidford-on-Avon Primary School (Ofsted Good) is close by, and the area offers an excellent choice of respected secondary options, including:

Alcester Academy
Alcester Grammar School
King Edward VI School (KES), Stratford — a highly regarded boys’ grammar
Stratford Girls’ Grammar School (SGGS) — a leading girls’ grammar
Stratford-upon-Avon High School
A number of well-established independent schools in Stratford-upon-Avon and the wider area are also within easy reach.

Transport & Connectivity
Despite its tucked-away setting, Rune Cottage is superbly connected. Stratford-upon-Avon and Evesham are both approximately 15 minutes away by car, offering wider shopping, dining and cultural amenities. Excellent road links include the A46, A435, and easy access to the M40 for routes towards Oxford, Birmingham and London.

Nearby rail stations include:

Honeybourne — direct services to London, Oxford & Worcester
Stratford-upon-Avon — connections to Birmingham & the wider Midlands
Birmingham International Airport, the NEC and Resorts World are around 40 minutes away, making travel effortless.

Wider Area
Rune Cottage also offers superb access to the North Cotswolds, with Broadway, Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh and other picturesque villages just 20–35 minutes away. Warwick and Leamington Spa are also close by, providing additional amenities, theatres, historic sites and excellent dining.