The Refectory, 15 Metres South Of Lower Stoford Farmhouse

The Refectory is a cottage located 15 metres south of Lower Stoford Farmhouse, dating from the 16th century and restored in the mid-20th century. It is constructed of red sandstone random rubble with a rendered north front and features a thatched roof with a stone stack at the west end. The building has a two-cell, side entrance plan.

The south front is single storey with an attic and has irregular fenestration, featuring all 20th-century 2-light casements with glazing bars. There are two dormers, one window to the right of the 20th-century French windows, and two windows to the left. The original entrance, located on the right return elevation at the west end, has been blocked and replaced with a window, situated between the fireplace and the stair bay, which is lit by a small square-headed opening on the north front.

Inside, there is a solid oak winder stair to the left of the original entrance, which may date back to the 16th century. The fireplace has a moulded wooden lintel and includes a bread oven. The ceiling is framed into four compartments with hollow chamfered beams. At the top of the stairs, there is a four-centred arch doorway, and one pair of jointed crucks is exposed.