Oxfordshire Joinery Studio • Established 2012

Master Architectural Joinery & Handcrafted Cabinetry

From wall-to-wall oak libraries and bespoke freestanding credenzas to conservation box sash windows, we engineer timber joinery with heirloom integrity, traditional mortise-and-tenon craftsmanship, and British hardwood provenance.

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Mortise & Tenon

Structural jointing pegged with seasoned English oak.

FSC® Certified

Sustainably harvested British and European hardwoods.

Architectural CAD

Laser site surveying and detailed millimeter elevations.

White-Glove Fit

Fitted exclusively by our dedicated workshop craftsmen.

The Cotswold Workshop Ethos

Where Historic Techniques Meet Contemporary Living

Nestled in Minster Lovell within the historic Windrush Valley of Oxfordshire, Cotswold Woodcraft & Joinery Ltd operates at the nexus of time-honoured British woodworking and contemporary architectural specification.

Unlike industrialized modular cabinet suppliers, we reject synthetic composite substitutes and generic dimensions. Every commission is custom-engineered from raw timber flitches, conditioned in our workshop to 8–10% moisture equilibrium for interior stability, and hand-jointed with through dovetails, drawbored mortises, and custom profiles.

  • Listed Building Sensitivity: Accredited heritage solutions approved by conservation officers.
  • Complete Material Traceability: Certified FSC® and PEFC British Oak, Walnut, and Ash.
  • Generational Workmanship: Backed by comprehensive workshop warranties and maintenance guidance.
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Master joiner hand planes seasoned timber in Oxfordshire workshop
Arthur Pendelton Founder & Fellow of the Guild of Master Craftsmen
Architectural Specialisms

Bespoke Joinery & Cabinetmaking Disciplines

We collaborate directly with private homeowners, RIBA chartered architects, and BIID interior designers to deliver bespoke timber commissions engineered to precise spatial requirements.

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Residential Architecture

Fitted Libraries & Studies

Floor-to-ceiling quartersawn oak bookcases, integrated architectural pilasters, rolling library ladders, and concealed wiring for discrete home study automation.

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Handcrafted architectural kitchen
Culinary Living

Handcrafted Kitchens

Solid in-frame cabinetry built from British walnut and oak, dovetailed hardwood drawer boxes, walk-in pantries, and concealed soft-close German runners.

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Heritage sash windows and external doors
Conservation & Planning

Heritage Windows & Doors

Traditional corded box sash windows, slimline Krypton-filled heritage double glazing, and Accoya® exterior entrance doors compliant with Grade II listed standards.

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Freestanding timber furniture
Studio Furniture

Freestanding Timber Furniture

Bookmatched walnut dining tables with wenge butterfly keys, slatted credenzas, bespoke partner desks, and heirloom keepsake boxes hand-finished with hardwax oil.

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Commercial and boutique interiors
Boutique & Hospitality

Commercial & Boutique Interiors

Architectural millwork for Oxford tasting rooms, bespoke retail displays, acoustic fluted timber panelling, and solid hardwood reception counters.

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Timber sourcing and sustainability
Ecological Provenance

Sustainable Timber Sourcing

Responsibly managed English woodland timber, FSC-certified supply chains, zero-waste kiln heating, and non-toxic plant-based finishes.

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Interactive Joinery Project Estimator

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A Structured Approach

The Bespoke Commissioning Process

Every commission follows an established five-stage methodology to ensure technical precision, architectural harmony, and clear communication from first sketch to final installation.

01
Consultation

Initial discovery, space evaluation, and design briefing at our studio or on-site.

02
CAD Drawings

Millimetre-accurate laser survey and 3D elevations presented for your sign-off.

03
Timber Curation

Hand-selecting consecutive hardwood flitches for colour and grain uniformity.

04
Joinery Craft

Traditional mortise-and-tenon construction, hand planing, and micro-porous finishing.

05
Installation

Seamless white-glove on-site fitting conducted exclusively by our senior makers.

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Client & Architect Endorsements

Verified Commission Feedback

"Cotswold Woodcraft's understanding of historic joinery profiles and timber movement in Grade II listed settings is peerless. Their craftsmanship on our Great Tew manor project exceeded both our client's and our own exacting standards."

Julian Vance-Moreau, RIBA
Chartered Architect, Oxford

"From preliminary CAD drafting to the final hand-rubbed coat of hardwax oil, Arthur and his team executed our kitchen and butler's pantry design with consummate skill. The bespoke walnut dovetail drawers are a daily tactile joy."

Helena Davenport, BIID
Interior Designer, Cheltenham

"Our solid English oak library has become the true heart of our family home. The rolling brass ladder and concealed jib door are engineered with clockwork precision. Truly generational British craft."

Sir Marcus Croft
Private Commission, Woodstock
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Private Commissions & Architectural Millwork

Planning a Bespoke Timber Commission?

Whether consulting for an Oxfordshire country residence, a London townhouse, or a Grade II listed heritage restoration, our master joiners provide comprehensive technical design, timber guidance, and white-glove installation.

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