Oxfordshire cottages and self catering, Central England

The Coach House, Souldern, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Souldern sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: A spacious, detached holiday cottage, thatched and full of character. Convenient for Bicester (with its shopping village), Oxford, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, chic Leamington Spa and Regency Cheltenham as well as Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh and Bourton-on-the-Water with tea shops, antique shops, art galleries and quaint gift shops. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Beamed living room with stone work, wooden floor and bar billiards table. Beamed sitting room. Spacious, beamed, well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with oil Rayburn (for cooking) and tiled floor. Utility. Beamed study with open fire. Conservatory. Double bedroom with TV and Velux. Single bedroom. Bathroom with toilet. Separate toilet. Open tread staircase to first floor: Beamed double bedroom with 6ft bed. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower cubicle and double basin.

Worton Park Cottages - Corner Cottage, Worton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Worton sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: The Old Rectory, a detached listed building, and Corner Cottage, an idyllic Cotswolds detached stone property are situated at Worton, a hamlet between the villages of Cassington and Yarnton, both mentioned in the Doomsday Book. Owned by Christchurch College, Oxford until 1774, the Old Rectory and its surroundings are of great historical interest. The holiday properties are at the end of a quiet lane with ample parking at the front and a large private garden to the rear. Nearby are public footpaths across the fields to the neighbouring villages. In Cassington ¾ mile away, two pubs can be found; one of the more traditional type and the other, a free house with a restaurant. Yarnton, 1 mile away, also has two pubs, both with restaurants. Oxford, with its shops and theatres, is only 5 miles away. There is a regular bus service to London from Oxford or a train from nearby Hanborough Station. Ten minutes’ drive away is the historical town of Woodstock. Here lies Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill. Woodstock is also home to the Oxfordshire County Museum. Between Woodstock and Worton, is the village of Bladon where Churchill is buried. For the more active visitor, there are opportunities for walking, riding and sailing within easy reach, but for those who prefer the quiet life, then these properties provide the perfect place to relax. It is also an ideal place from which to explore the Cotswolds or Shakespeare’s Stratford, or somewhere to stay when the various highlights of the English summer calendar are taking place, such as Henley Regatta, Cheltenham Races, the British Grand Prix and Blenheim Horse Trials. The Old Rectory and Corner cottage can be booked together for larger parties. Shops and pub 1 mile.

Manor Barn House, Nether Westcote, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Nether Westcote sleeps 12.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: This stylish single-storey barn conversion, in an idyllic rural location, lies adjacent to the owner’s home. Oxford, Woodstock, Blenheim Palace, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Stratford-upon-Avon are all within easy reach. The Designer Village at Bicester is one of the foremost retail outlets in the country. NT properties include the 17th-century Jacobean mansion Chastleton House, Snowshill Manor and Upton House with superlative art collection and lovely gardens. The Cotswolds will charm holiday makers with picturesque villages, lovely walks and country inns. Golf courses abound; excellent gardens at Batsford Arboretum and Kiftsgate Court. Shop 4 miles, pub 3 miles.

Living/dining room with slate floor and compact, well-equipped kitchen area. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and slate floor. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and Travertine marble floor.

Asthall Farm Cottages - Bedwell Cottage, Kencot, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Kencot sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Built from mellow Cotswold stone, the charming Meadow Cottage (NR2) (adjoining a stone barn) and Bedwell Cottage (NJQ) (wing of the owners’ property), nestle in a pretty village setting just a 20 minute walk from the village pub. Situated on a working farm and adjoining each other, they lie along the village road, not far from RAF Brize Norton with periodic air traffic noise. The area offers many unchanged market towns, cathedral cities, delightful Cotswolds villages, as well as racing at Cheltenham and the Fairford Air Show, good shopping and fine dining. Burford, Oxford, Blenheim and Bath all easily accessible. Shop 2½ miles.

Newbarn Cottage, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Shipton-under-Wychwood sleeps 3.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Dating back to the 1850s, sympathetically converted and retaining many of the original features is this charming barn conversion. This adjoining holiday cottage oozes character and is located in Newton-upon-Rawcliffe, a quiet laid back village that boasts a duck pond and a traditional pub serving excellent food. Newton-upon-Rawcliffe is surrounded by stunning country walks and cycle tracks to suit all ages, ideal for that family get together or celebrating that special occasion. Just 4 miles from the historic market town of Pickering where the cobbled streets are lined with an eclectic mix of shops, inns and tea rooms. From here guests can board the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Train, sit back and relax as it chugs its way through the stunning Esk Valley into ‘Heartbeat’s’ villages of Goathland and Grosmont. Pickering hosts many festivals throughout the year, including the renowned Steam Traction Rally, and fascinating war weekend in October, when the streets are packed with visitors from far and wide dressed in their 1940’s outfits. At this time, the streets and the railway station are transported back to days gone by, a fabulous weekend for all ages. There’s a weekly market, and Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo is just 10 miles. With easy access to the Heritage Coast of Yorkshire, you can take in Whitby, known for its connections with James Cook and Bram Stoker, 18 miles, continuing along the road to Robin Hood’s Bay, a former smuggler’s cove, then Scarborough, Filey and Bridlington, all boasting miles of sandy beaches, donkey rides, fun palaces and fairs. A more sophisticated day can be enjoyed at the walled city of York with excellent shopping. Take in the street entertainers and maybe a boat trip along the river. Visit the art galleries and museums before returning to the comfort of Featherstone Cottage. There is so much to do and see in this area you may find yourself returning again and again. Shops 4 miles, pub 100 yards.

Beamed entrance hall. Large beamed living room with multi-fuel burner, TV and wooden floor. Large dining room. Large, well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with Rangemaster, beams and wooden floor. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower and toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Two beamed double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed, TV, vaulted ceiling and en-suite shower room. Twin bedroom. Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Brook Lodge, Bledington, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £256 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Bledington sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Fishing nearby sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Enjoying a rural setting in the heart of the Cotswolds and beautiful views across open countryside this compact modern lodge is perfect for fishing enthusiasts. Set in the grounds surrounding a carp fishing lake it lies just 2½ miles from Stow-on-the-Wold one of the Cotswold's delightful market towns with a good choice of shops pubs and restaurants. Bourton-on-the-Water and the Cotswold Wildlife Park are among a superb array of visitor attractions to be found within a short drive whilst only a little further afield visitors can enjoy excellent shopping and fascinating historical sites at Stratford-upon-Avon Cheltenham and Cirencester. Golf 4 miles. Pub 1½ miles shops 2½ miles.

Open plan sitting/dining room with electric fire and modern well equipped kitchen. Two small twin bedded rooms with 2' 6" beds. Shower room/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Manor Farm Cottages - The Dovecote, Thrupp, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Thrupp sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Offering spacious open-plan living, The Coach House has been converted to provide loft-style accommodation, and has enormous gable end windows overlooking the gardens on either side of the living area. Apart from the paved terrace for sitting out, guests can enjoy a pretty wooded garden area and have use of a hard tennis court by arrangement. Bicester Village Retail Park and Silverstone are within 8 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and limestone floor. First floor: Large open-plan living/dining room/kitchen with 5ft double bed.

Chapel Cottage, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton sleeps 9.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: Chapel Cottage is a traditional stone cottage with a timber frame extension set in a large garden, opening out onto fields, situated on a no-through road in a very secluded hamlet. There is little traffic beyond the occasional tractor or car. Small children will enjoy the chickens, horses and sheep in the neighbouring fields on walks short enough for little legs and can enjoy cycling or a visit to the village well. There are great longer walks which dogs love leading from the village to Worton Wood, and footpaths to Great Tew, Sandford and beyond. If you are a keen cyclist Ledwell is an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds. Great Tew, with the famous Falkland Arms pub, is only 2 miles away and for those keen on real ale you can take a tour round the Hook Norton brewery, a Victorian brewery using one of the last commercially operated steam engines. There are excellent farmers’ markets every Saturday in villages within 15 minutes of the cottage and a wide range of restaurants, and cafes in the nearest town Chipping Norton, which also has a lido and indoor swimming pool. The designer outlet centre of Bicester Village is only 20 minutes away and other attractions within a 30 minute car drive include Blenheim Palace, traditional Cotwold villages Stow-on-the Wold and Burford, and Oxford. Stratford-upon- Avon is also within easy reach. Shop and pub 1½ miles.

Large living/dining room with wood-burning stove, quarry tiled floor and beams. Well-equipped modern kitchen with limestone tiled floor and French doors to terrace. Utility. Wet room. First floor: Three double bedrooms, one with garden views. Bunk bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Separate toilet.

Grove Farm - Cherwell, Warmington, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Warmington sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: This renovated barn offers an excellent standard of holiday accommodation, contemporary décor and comprehensive equipment. The conversion fronts a courtyard of historic farm buildings in a secluded, tranquil setting. The properties adjoin the village green and overlook pasture and woodland. The holiday cottages can be booked together or separately and because they are easily accessed from both north and south, they provide an ideal base for sightseeing breaks, holidays and reunions. Warmington is a hidden treasure, with its stone and thatch cottages, duck pond, traditional pub and Norman church. It sits within an AONB under historic Edge Hill and thus provides many local walks and a choice of villages to explore. On the edge of the Cotswolds, it is also close to major attractions such as Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Althorpe Park, Silverstone, the Royal Agricultural Showground and NEC. There are many NT properties within striking distance; and locally numerous recreational opportunities including riding, golf, fishing. Neaby Banbury offers comprehensive leisure, shopping facilities, twice-weekly market and of course a Fine Lady on a White Horse! Shops 3 miles.

Bridge Hill Cottage, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Hook Norton sleeps 7.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: Located in the village of Hook Norton, this Grade II listed holiday cottage is documented as having been part of a Malthouse in the 17th century and is situated in the heart of the village. One of a row, it has been lovingly restored and retains many character features which include old stone floors and walls. Village life revolves around the old Norman church, quaint pubs and the village shop, which provides for guests’ daily needs. Hook Norton is best known for its Victorian Tower Brewery, the only remaining steam driven brewery still in operation in the UK. Other places of interest to visit include Stow-on-the-Wold (15 miles), Bourton-on-the-Water (19 miles) and Stratford-upon-Avon (23 miles). Shop and village inn 150 yards.

Cosy living/dining room with wood-burning stove and stone floor. Compact corner kitchen with Rayburn (for cooking). Small utility with Velux window and ceramic tiled floor. First floor: Double bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Pear Tree Cottage, Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Kingham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: The village of Kingham was voted England’s favourite by Country Life and in Pear Tree Cottage it is easy to see why. Whilst retaining its old world charm, the cottage incorporates a stylish modern look and provides an ideal holiday base for exploring this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The picture postcard villages of Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-water and Chipping Campden are all within a comfortable drive and slightly further afield are Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Cheltenham. Visit NT Chasleton House, Hidcote Manor or Kiftsgate Court. Shop, two pubs/eateries 300 yards.

Living room with multi-fuel burner, window seats and stone tiled floor. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and wooden floor. Shower room with toilet.

Badger Cottage, Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Kingham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Mena House is a 250-year-old cottage, one of a row, situated in the beautiful Cotswold village of Kingham. In 2006 Country Life magazine voted Kingham as ‘England’s Favourite Village’. Mena House is a comfortable property which has been thoughtfully furnished to provided maximum comfort for guests. Kingham has two public houses, a local shop and post office selling groceries and newspapers just 100 yards from the property. The area has an abundance of attractions nearby including Blenheim Palace and is well situated for visiting many Cotswold towns and partaking in the many Cotswold walks. Shops 100 yards, pub 50 yards.

Two steps to entrance. Living room with open fire in Victorian fireplace. Spacious dining room with snug area and wooden floor. Kitchen with Belfast sink. Separate toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed. Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.